State crackdown on underage drinking focuses on college towns, including Worcester

The strategy for enforcers from the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission during the annual Operation Safe Campus is to stake out problematic package stores and bars in college towns. The campaign, launched under the auspices of the state treasurer's office, was recently carried out in Worcester, Amherst, Boston and Somerville, among other communities. Since the start of the school year, investigators have intercepted 302 minors “in possession of, transporting or attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages.” Investigators also intercepted 21 adults purchasing alcohol for underage adults and found 108 people in possession of false identification.