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Published: 05 June 2025

FOI 2025/26-018 - Police powers to Test Purchase alcohol using underage volunteers

Category: FOI

Report Summary

Issued 26 May 2025, this FOI response advises that information on operational policing matters is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.

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Request

Your request for information dated 26 May 2025 is copied below.

I would like to request the following information relating to the police powers to Test Purchase alcohol using underage volunteers.

Can you advise how many operations have been undertaken in the last 5 years?

How many sales of alcohol there were to under 18’s?

Which force areas undertook test purchasing of alcohol?

How many reports were made to the PF and or relevant licensing board?


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