Concerns as premises failed to check ID and sold alcohol to children

Concerns as premises failed to check ID and sold alcohol to children

Polcie teams and Trading Standards visited nine shops and pubs across Preston and South Ribble.

Majority of shops act responsibly during Preston underage test purchasing

Police Licensing officers, working alongside Lancashire County Council Trading Standards, carried out a recent test purchasing operation targeting underage alcohol and vape sales. On Tuesday 17 February 2026, officers and Trading Standards visited nine premises across Preston and South Ribble following concerns raised by members… This story continues at Majority of shops act responsibly during Preston underage test purchasing Or just read more c…