California State Juvenile Officers Association

Cops bust clerks for selling booze to minors


Santa Monica Daily Press by Kevin Herrera
Two sales clerks and several adults were cited during sting operations involving minors looking to purchase alcohol, authorities said Monday. Underage decoys attempted to buy booze from 36 businesses in Santa Monica during the "minor decoy operation," and 44 adults were approached and asked to purchase alcohol during two "decoy shoulder tap operations," said SMPD Sgt. Richard Lewis. The stings are part of the Santa Monica Police Department's effort to reduce underage drinking.

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