Crime & Safety

Falmouth Police: Underage Alcohol Stings Coming

Falmouth police issued a warning to local businesses that underage alcohol sales enforcement will start soon.

FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth police this week announced they will soon conduct compliance checks at local establishments that sell alcohol. The checks will include stings where an underage operative tries to buy alcohol. Businesses that sell to the underage buyer could be cited.

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"This activity could consist of using an underage operative to purchase alcohol, monitoring businesses for underage activity and making sure businesses have permits," Falmouth police said in a statement.

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