General · 20 June 2026

7,300 offenders banned from World Cup drinking

This major crackdown aims to make streets safer and prevent alcohol-fuelled violence during the tournament. Around 7,300 criminals, either released or on community sentences, will wear ankle tags that detect if they drink. If alcohol is detected, an alert goes to their probation officer, potentially leading to court or prison.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 22:22

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