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UK officials issue alcohol bans for thousands of offenders ahead of World Cup

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Thousands of individuals in the United Kingdom have been fitted with monitoring devices to prevent them from consuming alcohol during the World Cup. The Ministry of Justice stated that these measures are intended to curb violence linked to alcohol.

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Thousands of individuals in the United Kingdom have been fitted with hi-tech ankle tags designed to prevent them from consuming alcohol during the upcoming World Cup. According to Sky News, these measures are specifically aimed at curbing violence fueled by alcohol.

The Independent reports that the Ministry of Justice is overseeing the enforcement of these restrictions. The report highlights that any violation of the ban could result in imprisonment for those involved_.