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Several complaints from businesses on 8th Street has resulted in city police putting in place a “zero tolerance” policy around drinking and loitering along the busy road.

On Friday, a news release from city police indicated the service has been receiving an “increasing number of complaints” from businesses in the 3500 block area due to people loitering, drinking and harassing customers while sitting in parked cars.

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As a result, Saskatoon police will be assigning officers to a “specialized patrol” alongside regular patrols during peak problem hours.

Officers will be enforcing liquor-related laws, as well as trespassing laws to try and address the issue.

“If signs are posted prohibiting loitering or parking, drivers and pedestrians are not to be on the property, unless they are patrons of the businesses,” indicated the police news release.

It explained officers will enforce all offences reported or observed.

Members of the public may notice an increased police presence due to the additional patrols.