BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department said two additional people were arrested, cited, and released after another Shoulder Tap operation in Bakersfield targeting adults purchasing alcohol for minors.
Bakersfield Police Department Vice Detectives, in partnership with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted two “Shoulder Tap” operation targeting adults who purchase alcohol for persons under the age of 21.
According to police, in a “Shoulder Tap” operation, a minor under the direct supervision of law enforcement stands outside of a liquor or convenience store and asks customers to buy them alcohol. The minor also indicates they are underage and cannot purchase alcohol. If an adult agrees to purchase alcohol for the underage person, they can be arrested and cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor…