Alcohol and Tobacco Control Agents to Patrol Opening Day at Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, April 7, 2005—Agents from the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) will be out in full force for the Royals’ home opener, arresting underage drinkers and smokers on Monday April 11.

The media is invited to follow undercover agents as they issue citations to minors and vendors and ensure a safe environment for all KC baseball fans. Starting at 1 p.m. agents will be patrolling the area surrounding Kauffman, the stadium’s parking lots and inside the ballpark. The effort of the division is an attempt to curb underage drinking and smoking and illegal sales of alcohol and tobacco by vendors to minors.

WHO: Alcohol and Tobacco Control Agents, members of the media
WHAT: Underage drinking and smoking busts at Royals’ home opener
WHEN: Monday, April 11, beginning at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

Kauffman Stadium is located at I-70 and the Blue Ridge Cutoff. Press Credentials from the Kansas City Royals’ Media Relations Department are required to access the stadium; please contact Ms. Chris Stathos at (816) 504-4040 to ensure stadium access. To set up a time to meet with ATC agents, please contact Terri Durdaller at (573) 751-4819 or (573) 291-3817.

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