PR 25-08 Statewide Shoulder Tap
The California department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a statewide Shoulder Tap operation March 15th, in partnership with 62 law enforcement agencies.
Shoulder Tap operations involve a minor decoy asking customers to purchase alcohol for them, saying they are underage and cannot purchase alcohol. Any adult who agrees is arrested and cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor.
The ABC says 167 citations were netted as a result of this operation. 162 of these citations were for individuals who allegedly furnished alcoholic beverages to minors, while 5 other citations were for other infractions, such as driving under the influence.
