Liquor sting nets two outlets

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Two licensed outlets sold liquor to under-aged volunteers in a police sting in the Hawke's Bay yesterday.

The operation covered Hastings, Clive and Havelock North areas and used two 17-year-olds, Sergeant Mike Stevenson, of Hastings police, said.

"Twelve premises licensed to sell liquor were visited, including off licence wholesalers, and on licensed bars.

"Two licensed premises - a bottle store and a bar - sold liquor to the volunteers."

Mr Stevenson said action would be taken against those premises.

- NZPA