The charges included possession of alcohol by an underage person, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, carrying a concealed weapon, and consuming alcohol while driving. I am glad our ALE agents could work with local officers on this project. The retail outlet is a partner in the program. When an underage person attempts to purchase alcohol or uses fictitious identification to attempt a purchase, the agent in the store signals agents outside to apprehend the attempted purchaser.
Agents also take action when they observe other violations of North Carolina law.
Saturday's operation involved five Charlotte-area stores that sell alcohol.