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By Diana Lucio Reporter
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Published: Wed, February 06, 2008 - 10:22 pm
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 11:54 pm
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 11:54 pm
The Mobile Police Department says they had to arrest 78 young revellers who were caught drinking under 21-years-old.
"We're everywhere and we just keep an eye out for underage drinking and when we see it, we take action,"Said Nancy Johnson with the department. Johnson says police were out in full force on every corner designated for the festivities.
While police kept a look out for underage drinkers in the the crowds. Nearby businesses say they had to do the same."I turned away some people who claimed not to have I.D. On them. I knew they were underage and later on I saw them with alcohol in their hands, "Said Roy Pope who owns Busaba's Thai Cuisine on Dauphin Street.
Authorities say anyone caught selling alcohol to anyone under 21-years-old will also be arrested and may get their liquor license revoked.


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