Officers in Irvine confiscate booze from underage drinkers
Officers in Irvine confiscated 20 litres of booze from teens as young as 14 across the weekend.
Officers from the Policing Team in Irvine, North Ayrshire have seized over 20 litres of alcohol from underage young people.
In response to concerns raised by the local community, officers have been out on foot and cycle in the areas identified as 'hot-spots' for disorder and antisocial behaviour. The alcohol seized on Friday (29th) and Saturday (30th April 2016) has now been destroyed.
Sergeant Jason Peter, of the Irvine Locality Policing Team, commented "our focus is to keep people safe - it is alarming that we are seizing quantities of alcohol from people as young as 14 at weekends.
"We will continue to work with our partners, the licensed trade and communities to reduce the consumption of alcohol by young people and keep them safe.
"In the coming weeks we will continue patrols in the areas highlighted and I would ask anyone with information on where young people are sourcing the alcohol to contact us."
Anyone with concerns or information on crime in their area is encouraged to contact Police Scotland by calling 101 (in an emergency always dial 999). Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.