The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Vice Investigations Section, in cooperation with investigators from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), participated in a Shoulder Tap Operation in Long Beach on Jan. 5.
The operation focused on individuals who knowingly purchased alcohol for minors. Minors under the age of 21, under LBPD’s supervision, approached customers outside the business. The minors told the individuals they were too young to buy alcohol and requested alcohol be purchased on their behalf. Five customers who purchased alcohol for a minor were identified and subsequently issued a misdemeanor citation for unlawfully furnishing alcohol to a minor. The businesses were unaware that an undercover operation was underway.
The LBPD stated in a press release this week that it will continue to enforce ABC laws at all establishments throughout the city.
Those wishing to report illegal behavior relating to the unlawful sale of alcohol should contact the Vice Investigations Section at (562) 570-7219. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .
Source: LBPD
