Police to launch nationwide clampdown on under age drinking

Czech police are to launch what they describe as one of their biggest clampdowns ever on under age drinking in bars and restaurants. Details of the clampdown to be launched Friday were outlined on Monday. Several thousand police will take part in the nationwide checks against a background of increasing alcohol consumption by under age Czechs. Surveys suggest that Czech teenagers are some of the biggest alcohol drinkers across Europe. Business found to be breaking the law by serving the under aged with alcohol can be fined 5,000 crowns on the spot with further penalties to follow.

Author: Chris Johnstone