The Manteca Police Department conducted a “shoulder tap” operation on Monday outside five randomly selected licensed establishments to prevent the illegal purchase of alcohol for minors. Cadets worked alongside officers, posing as underage individuals and asking patrons to buy alcohol for them, according to the Manteca Police Department’s Post.
The operation took place at businesses that sell alcohol for off-premises consumption, including stores and liquor stores. The Manteca Police Department stated that during the operation, none of the people contacted furnished alcohol to the minor decoys…