Police are sending out a second warning to under 18s in Barrow that they could face arrest if they continue to try and use fake or ‘borrowed’ ID to get into pubs and clubs.
Officers highlighted the issue back in April when officers were being handed around five forms of identification every weekend after door and bar staff confiscated those that were used fraudulently.
This trend hasn’t decreased and since March, almost 100 driving licenses and passports have been seized in Barrow. Each has been forwarded by police to the Identity and Passport service and DVLA.
Sergeant Ian McClymont who has responsibility for policing the night time economy in Barrow said: “We hoped that young people would listen to our warning and take our advice on board but, sadly, this doesn’t seem to be the case.
“Door staff are continuing to challenge underage people who are trying to con their way into their premises using fake ID and we are concerned at the number of young people who are attempting to commit fraud. Attempting to use fake ID or ID that belongs to a friend or family member is a criminal offence that has serious consequences - you could even be sent to prison.
“We have had almost 100 driving licences and passports confiscated in Barrow since March. Each one has been sent off to the DVLA or the Home Office so the owners will have to go through the hassle of re-applying – and there’s no guarantee that they will be sent replacements.
“We would again urge people to stop and think before lending somebody their ID. We work hard with licensees and door staff to stop young people getting sold alcohol and this is a worrying trend that we are determined to stop.”
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