Dozens Arrested for Underage Drinking at Jones Beach Theater Over the Summer

More than 60 people were arrested and more than 70 fake IDs were confiscated at concerts at Jones Beach over the summer.

On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the results of Operation Prevent, a coordinated state-wide effort to crack down on underage drinking at concert venues.

"Underage drinking can lead to bad decisions with potentially life altering consequences, or worse," Cuomo said. "These sweeps help in preventing avoidable tragedies, as well as send a strong message that we have zero tolerance for this reckless behavior in New York."

At the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, police arrested 62 people for underage drinking and confiscated 72 fake IDs. Across the state, 411 arrests were made and 437 fake IDs were taken.

In August, 10 teens were hospitalized for alcohol and drug poisoning after a Snoop Dog concert at Jones Beach.

Operation Prevent is a year-long initiative that also targets bars in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and teens buying fake IDs. Last year, Governor Cuomo issued a warning to college students on the dangers of buying fake IDs over the internet. In recent years, DMV investigators have found dozens of examples of underage license holders becoming victims of identity theft after purchasing fraudulent identification online from overseas companies.

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