Alcohol sales compliance checks will resume at randomly chosen stores, bars, gas stations, restaurants, nightclubs or anywhere alcohol is sold, to make sure alcohol is not being sold to minors, Police Commissioner Novelle E. Francis Jr. announced Friday.

Local youths who have been trained as youth inspectors through the department’s Weed & Seed program at Grove Place will visit randomly chosen businesses and attempt to buy alcoholic drinks.

“This is a reminder to all businesses on St. Croix and in the territory that sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited,” Francs said.

Enforcement officers from the Department of Licensing and Consumer’s Affairs will be on hand to impose fines against businesses selling alcohol to minors in violation of local and federal laws.

Anyone who needs additional information regarding the sale of alcohol to minors can contact the Department of Licensing and Consumer’s Affairs at 773-2226.