Cachalia calls for tougher action against unlicensed liquor outlets [SOUND]

# Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, is calling for tougher action against unlicensed liquor outlets, as alcohol is a major driver of violent crime nationwide. Briefing the media on the latest crime statistics between April and June, Cachalia said violence often occurs at night and over weekends, particularly around liquor outlets. He added stronger enforcement of liquor laws and municipal by-laws is needed to help reduce murders and serious assaults: