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\nThirty-three stores passed the test.
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Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to minors.<\/p>\n
During the last three weeks, over 30 stores across Auckland were tested by inspectors to see they were complying with alcohol laws.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Michael Haydon said three failed.<\/p>\n
“We’re really disappointed to report below 100 percent compliance, in that three out of the thirty-six sites tested failed in their obligations,” Sergeant Haydon said.<\/p>\n
“A very basic requirement for anyone selling alcohol is to ask for ID and then calculate the correct age from that identification.”<\/p>\n
Police and Auckland Council will now refer the three stores to the Alcohol Regulatory Licensing Authority for further action.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Haydon said there is no excuse for basic failings.<\/p>\n
“It’s a privilege, and not a right, for licensees and duty managers to be granted the ability to sell alcohol,” he said.<\/p>\n
He said 33 stores passed the test.<\/p>\n