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Community Update – Test Purchasing Operations |
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Dear Resident,
Over the past couple of months, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team has been carrying out a number of test purchasing operations across the area. These operations are an important tool to ensure that local retailers are complying with the law and helping to keep our communities safe.
The test purchases have focused on a range of items, including: We are supported in this work by our Police Cadets, who assist with test purchasing activities in a controlled and supervised manner.
Today’s activity specifically focused on alcohol sales and forms part of our preparations for the summer period. As the weather improves, we typically see an increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB), this can be linked to the consumption of alcohol by those who are underage.
We have been providing updates on our Facebook page as these activities have taken place. However, we wanted to share this update via Hampshire Alerts to ensure we reach those who may not use social media.
Where any stores have failed these test purchases, we have taken the opportunity to educate and advise them, and we are working closely with our partners at Trading Standards to address any issues and support compliance. Please be aware that enforcement action will be taken in cases of persistent failure.
These proactive operations help us to: We will continue to carry out these types of operations, alongside high-visibility patrols in local areas and our ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe.
If you have any concerns about anti-social behaviour or illegal sales of age-restricted items, please report them to us via 101, online, or in an emergency always dial 999.
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Thank you for your continued support. Kind regards, PCSO 15077 Amy DEAN Waterlooville Neighbourhood Policing Team
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