DRINKING: Police seized alcohol from youngsters
Police in Copeland have been out tackling anti-social behaviour in Egremont.
A large amount of alcohol was seized from youths on Friday, May 28.
A spokesman for Cumbria police said: “Nine people under the age of 18 who had alcohol seized from them.
“Police will continue to tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and also remind adults that purchasing alcohol or delivering alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 is an offence under the Licensing Act of 2003 and carries a fine if prosecuted.”
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