Pennsylvania police are trying to stop people from buying alcohol in New Jersey and taking it across the state line to the Keystone State.

Police said that it happens all the time, but many people don't realize that buying liquor to take across state borders is illegal. A first offense of bringing liquor or wine into the state costs $25 a bottle or up to 90 days in jail. People caught bringing in beer could get fines of $10 a bottle or 90 days in jail.

Pennsylvania's Bureau of Liquor Control is stepping up their patrols to stop the practice.

Myra Bastone told NBC 10 that she often brings home beer or wine from New Jersey and thinks the law is "ridiculous."

"I think I should be able to shop wherever I want to shop. I work in New Jersey (and) live in Pennsylvania. I pay taxes in both states (so) I should be able to shop where I want to shop."

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement Bureau has said all along that there is no way they can turn off the tap from New Jersey and Delaware into Pennsylvania, but they figure if they can take away a few bottles and fine a few people, the message will get out.