World Cup drinking ban enforced on thousands of criminals through ankle tags (opens original article in a new tab)

A World Cup drinking ban will be enforced on 7,300 criminals using hi-tech ankle tags that monitor alcohol consumption and alert authorities if they drink.

• 7,300 criminals will have alcohol-sensitive ankle tags during the World Cup
• Tags monitor sweat for alcohol and alert probation officers
• Offenders face jail if they drink while tagged