(KMJ) – A state-wide operation targeting those willing to buy alcohol for minors leads to dozens of citations issued both within the Central Valley and across California.
Here are the details, as released by the CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control:
Agents from the ABC and officers from nearly 50 local police and sheriff’s departments cited more than 170 individuals during Operation Shoulder Tap 2022, a statewide underage drinking enforcement operation designed to create awareness about the dangers of underage drinking and keep communities safe.
One goal of the operation is to demonstrate the serious consequences for adults that buy alcohol for minors. “Unfortunately, thousands of young people die in alcohol-related tragedies every year in this country,” said ABC Director Eric Hirata. “This collaborative effort among California law enforcement agencies spotlights underage drinking prevention, increases public safety for communities, and boosts protections for California’s youth.”
The operation resulted in citations for 169 individuals who allegedly furnished alcoholic beverages to minors. At least eight other individuals were cited for open containers, public drunkenness, or taken into custody for various crimes or outstanding warrants. The operation keeps communities safe by holding individuals accountable for harmful, illegal activities.
County by County breakdown of citations:
Fresno County – at least 12 individuals were cited
Madera County – at least 3 individuals were cited
Kings County – at least 1 individual was cited
Tulare County-at least 1 individual was cited
Merced County – at least 1 individual was cited
Kern County – at least 3 individuals were cited
