September 7th 2024.
Last week, inspectors from Liquor and Gaming NSW made a visit to a supermarket in Sydney's inner west and were able to seize a total of 191 bottles and cans of alcohol. This came after the regulators alleged that the Oriental Express on Parramatta Road in Camperdown sold alcohol to covert inspectors on Wednesday, August 28 without having a valid liquor licence.
According to a statement released by Liquor and Gaming NSW, the seized drinks from the supermarket shelves ranged from 4.5% to a staggering 56% alcohol content. These included various flavors of Sizak Soju, Golden River and Pearl River beer, as well as Jiang Xiaobai fruit cube and Jiang Xiaobai fruit cube grape. This is a serious offense under the Liquor Act 2007 and can result in fines of up to $11,000, imprisonment, or both.
Jane Lin, the executive director of regulatory operations, emphasized the severity of selling alcohol without a license and the potential harm it can cause. She stated that unlicensed premises do not have the same strict controls in place as licensed premises, making it easier for minors to access alcohol. Lin also pointed out that licensed supermarkets have specific measures in place to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol or being in the liquor sales area without adult supervision.
In this particular case, Lin also mentioned that the drinks seized were not clearly labeled as alcoholic in English and some of the packaging may be appealing to minors with its bright colors, fruits, and emojis. She stressed the potential consequences of children consuming drinks with such high alcohol content and the need to take action to prevent it.
The owners of Oriental Express will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations before any enforcement action is taken. Liquor and Gaming NSW conducts both overt and covert compliance operations to ensure that venues are not selling alcohol without a license. They also take strong enforcement action against unlicensed sellers, including the seizure of goods and prosecution.
In addition, Lin stated that any liquor found in the possession of someone guilty of selling alcohol without a license can be seized and forfeited, in addition to other penalties. Liquor and Gaming NSW regularly conducts compliance operations in response to reports of grocery stores selling alcohol without a license. In the past, they have found five businesses in Chatswood, Eastwood, Epping, Cabramatta, and Mascot selling alcohol illegally.
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