A shopkeeper in Ioannina was arrested after police found minors consuming alcohol at his business. Police officers of the Criminal Investigation Unit for Ioannina carried out the operation on Saturday night, following checks at the shop. During the control at the premises, two underage girls were spotted consuming alcoholic drinks. After the intervention, the minors were handed safely to their parents. The owner was arrested for violations related to protecting minors from alcohol consumption and for the offence of exposing minors. Separately, the Municipal Police in Ioannina imposed administrative penalties totalling 2,000 euros on the shopkeeper. In parallel with the administrative process, criminal proceedings were launched. The man was taken before the Prosecutor of First Instance in Ioannina for the steps provided by law.