Police Recommend Closure of Bottle-O Store in Ōtara Due to Anti-Social Behaviour
Bottle-O store blamed by police for Ōtara’s public drinking, anti-social behaviour
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Police in Auckland have called for the closure of the Bottle-O store in Ōtara, citing its role in public drinking and anti-social behaviour. The store, operated by Jasraj Holdings Limited since 2005, is the only liquor outlet in the town centre.
- 01Police have urged the Auckland District Licensing Committee to shut down the Bottle-O store in Ōtara.
- 02The store is identified as a significant contributor to anti-social behaviour and public drinking in the area.
- 03Jasraj Holdings Limited has operated the store since 2005.
- 04The police did not oppose the store's license renewal but highlighted its negative impact.
- 05Ōtara is regarded as Auckland's worst area for such issues.
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Police have requested the Auckland District Licensing Committee to consider shutting down the Bottle-O store located in Ōtara, which they claim is a major factor in public drinking and anti-social behaviour in the area. During a recent hearing regarding the store's off-licence renewal application, police representatives stated that while they did not oppose the renewal, the store contributes significantly to the area's issues. The Bottle-O store, operated by Jasraj Holdings Limited since 2005, is the only liquor outlet in Ōtara's town centre, which has been flagged as Auckland's worst for such problems.
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The potential closure of the Bottle-O store could reduce public drinking and anti-social behaviour in Ōtara.
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