Businesses fail alcohol compliance sting

Havre Daily News staff

Havre police reported that four businesses failed compliance checks during a sting to test whether they check identification during alcohol purchases.

A release from the Havre Police Department said two police officers and a minor entered several businesses Aug. 20 to conduct alcohol compliance checks. In the checks, the minor attempted to purchase alcohol.

People must be 21 to purchase alcohol in Montana.

Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods, HI-Line Gold Casino, Holiday Stationstores and PJ’s Restaurant and Casino failed the checks, the release said.

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