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09/04/2015
Police Seize 'Concerning' Amounts Of Alcohol From Under-Age Drinkers
Police from the North Coast seized a large amount of alcohol from under-age drinkers on Easter Monday.
The PSNI posted a picture of the haul on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
It included cider, beer and spirits.
Police described the amount seized as "concerning".
The PSNI said: "Too much alcohol impairs judgment and is risky for young people who mightn't know their limits.
"Please also remember it's an offence to buy drink for under 18s. Police will seize drink all summer long if we need to."
(CD)
The PSNI posted a picture of the haul on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
It included cider, beer and spirits.
Police described the amount seized as "concerning".
The PSNI said: "Too much alcohol impairs judgment and is risky for young people who mightn't know their limits.
"Please also remember it's an offence to buy drink for under 18s. Police will seize drink all summer long if we need to."
(CD)
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