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Delivery of alcohol may be target of Garda sting

Undercover Garda operations targeting the delivery of alcohol to underage children are being considered under new legislation.

The proposed "test delivery" scheme is an extension of the "test purchase" scheme introduced in September 2010.

Under a test delivery scheme, under-18s would, in a supervised Garda operation, order alcohol over the phone or online from an off-licence or supermarket. Gardaí would observe whether or not appropriate proof of age is requested.

Such a scheme is being considered under the Sale of Alcohol Bill, due to be published early this year.

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Source: Cormac O’Keeffe, Irish Examiner, 07/01/2012

Posted by Andy on 01/07 at 11:54 AM in
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