(El Centro Police conduct a Shoulder Tap Operation)....It was this week.

They were joined by agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A Shoulder Tap Operation targets adults who purchase alcohol for underage people. During this week's operation, four suspects were arrested. Under the operation, a minor under the direct supervision of a peace officer, stands outside a liquor or convenience store and they ask adults if they can buy them alcohol. The minor indicates in some way they are underage and cannot purchase the alcohol. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours community service. The Shoulder Tap Operations are Department of Alcohol Beverage Control's operation and are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Safety Administration.