More than 7,000 criminals will be forced to wear special alcohol 'sobriety tags' to prevent them boozing during the World Cup

The use of alcohol tags is part of a broader strategy to monitor and manage the behaviour of individuals who have committed alcohol-related offences. These tags typically work by detecting alcohol in the wearer's sweat and can alert authorities if the individual has been drinking. The introduction of such measures during the World Cup may be intended to mitigate the potential for increased alcohol-fuelled disorder that can be associated with large sporting events.

More than 7,000 criminals will be forced to wear special alcohol 'sobriety tags' to prevent them boozing during the World Cup

The Ministry of Justice said around 7,300 criminals will be forced to wear alcohol tags at some point during the tournament.