3 businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors after Hesperia PD set up decoy operation

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A sting operation designed to reduce youth access to alcoholic beverages resulted in three Hesperia business being cited Thursday.

On February 28, 2019, between the hours of 4:00- 8:00PM, The Hesperia Police Department conducted a Minor Decoy Operation throughout the City of Hesperia. 

The decoy, under the direct supervision of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department undercover officers, entered 14 different “on-sale and off-sale establishments” and attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages. These business included bars, restaurants, and liquor stores.

“Three establishments in Hesperia sold to the minor decoy. All three locations that were in violation were cited and will be facing both criminal and administrative actions through the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC),” Sheriff’s officials said.

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