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Last Updated: Monday, 12 December 2005, 17:26 GMT
Shops pass new alcohol sale test
A number of supermarkets in Nottingham have been praised by police for helping to stop under age drinking.

A month ago, 10 out of 16 supermarkets sold alcohol to teenagers who were in an operation supervised by undercover police and trading standards officers.

In a similar operation last weekend, the same 10 supermarkets were re-visited three times.

Of the 30 attempted purchases, only one succeeded. Officers said they were very pleased with the results.

The operation was part of a drive to tackle alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in the run up to Christmas.


SEE ALSO:
Shops 'sold alcohol to children'
15 Nov 05 |  Nottinghamshire
Drinking laws 'will harm teens'
29 Aug 05 |  Health


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