LOUTS who cause trouble in Wellington pubs could find themselves banned from buying booze in town off-licenses in a bid to kerb binge drinking and anti-social behaviour.

Under tough new sanctions being brokered by Wellington's new police chief, Sgt Stuart Bell, the Pubwatch scheme could be extended to include all off-sales in off-licenses, supermarkets and general stores.

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