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Oviedo Pub's Electric-Shock Drink Promotion Faces Police Investigation

Authorities probe safety and underage drinking concerns after a pub's controversial stunt offering electric shocks for discounted alcohol draws public backlash.

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El pub de Oviedo de los chupitos baratos con descargas eléctricas, investigado y en el punto de mira: "No vamos a mirar para otro lado"
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Overview

  • A pub in Oviedo offered 50-cent drink shots to customers who endured a ten-second electric shock, a practice running for three years without prior complaints.
  • The hospitality association Otea Noche condemned the promotion as dangerous and irresponsible, calling for its immediate cessation to protect public safety.
  • The local council, led by José Ramón Prado, has instructed the Policía Local to investigate, despite formal inspection authority lying with the Principado de Asturias.
  • Videos of the electric-shock challenge, previously shared on the pub's social media, were deleted following public outcry and allegations of underage participation.
  • Vox and Otea Noche have urged swift action, emphasizing the potential involvement of minors and the need for stricter nightlife regulation to ensure public welfare.