Young people - Seizure of alcohol

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Seizure of alcohol and tobacco is a power police and others can use with young people who are under age. They can confiscate alcohol from under 18s and tobacco from under 16s. They can also take alcohol from people drinking or intending to drink in a place that has a DPPO.

Does it work?

Alcohol and tobacco are confiscated regularly from under-age people and others in Newcastle.