Alcohol Confiscation Programme Gains Local Shop Support
09 Apr 2008
ACS has welcomed the confiscation by the police of over 44,000 pints of alcoholic drink during a two week crackdown in the February half term holidays.
ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said; “ACS supports this confiscation programme because at last Police time has been dedicated to tackling underage drinkers themselves. We believe that measures such as these show to underage drinkers that there are consequences to their actions. But we need more enforcement against those buying alcohol when underage or proxy purchasing on their behalf.”
Contacts:
Shane Brennan Public Affairs and Communications Manager
01252 515001/ 07921 372 978
Nina Collins Communications Coordinator
01252 515001
Michael Saxton/ Julie Kirby Grappa PR
020 7602 9222
Notes to Editors:
1. ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) is the voice of local shops, representing over 33,000 convenience stores. ACS helps local shops thrive through lobbying, support and networking opportunities.
2. ACS is a leader on responsible retailing issues:
• ACS fully supports the No ID No Sale and Challenge 21 campaigns. For free point of sale and other materials retailers can contact CitizenCard on 0870 900 9930
• ACS Chief Executive James Lowman is on the Proof of Age Standards Scheme’s (PASS) and CitizenCard Board. These two initiatives provide proof of age to millions of young people.
• ACS is a member of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG). Which has championed a common approach to underage sales across the off licence industry.
ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said; “ACS supports this confiscation programme because at last Police time has been dedicated to tackling underage drinkers themselves. We believe that measures such as these show to underage drinkers that there are consequences to their actions. But we need more enforcement against those buying alcohol when underage or proxy purchasing on their behalf.”
Contacts:
Shane Brennan Public Affairs and Communications Manager
01252 515001/ 07921 372 978
Nina Collins Communications Coordinator
01252 515001
Michael Saxton/ Julie Kirby Grappa PR
020 7602 9222
Notes to Editors:
1. ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) is the voice of local shops, representing over 33,000 convenience stores. ACS helps local shops thrive through lobbying, support and networking opportunities.
2. ACS is a leader on responsible retailing issues:
• ACS fully supports the No ID No Sale and Challenge 21 campaigns. For free point of sale and other materials retailers can contact CitizenCard on 0870 900 9930
• ACS Chief Executive James Lowman is on the Proof of Age Standards Scheme’s (PASS) and CitizenCard Board. These two initiatives provide proof of age to millions of young people.
• ACS is a member of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG). Which has championed a common approach to underage sales across the off licence industry.