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Paisley police have launched a blitz on boozed-up teens who use social media to organise mass meet-ups at Gleniffer Braes.

Teenagers as young as 13 have been caught with alcohol over the last six weeks as community cops crack down on antisocial behaviour at the popular beauty spot.

Irate members of the public have reported significant issues with youth disorder near Holybush Avenue in Glenburn.

Groups of up to 60 youths have been coming together from across Renfrewshire in the woods, leaving behind debris and extensive damage - including burnt trees - over the last six weeks.

Community cops have been working hard to tackle the problems, and have even drafted in officers from the Mounted Branch to help.

(Image: Supplied by Tracy Harkins Tracy.Harkins@scotland.pnn.police.uk)

Extra patrols, including plainclothes cops, have been regularly sweeping the area and officers have confiscated large amounts of alcohol from the youngsters.

Park Rangers also organised clean-ups to rid the wooded areas of bottles and rubbish.

Inspector Tracy Harkins is from Paisley’s community policing team.

She told the Paisley Daily Express: “We have worked very hard to alleviate some of the issues being caused by groups of youths at the Gleniffer Braes over the last few weeks.

“Residents reported large groups congregating in the area and causing problems such as vandalism.

“We have been carrying out extra patrols, both by uniformed and plainclothes officers, in ana effort to reduce these issues.

“We have also worked very closely with our partners from the wardens and Renfrewshire Council’s youth teams to help tackle these issues.

(Image: Supplied by Tracy Harkins Tracy.Harkins@scotland.pnn.police.uk)

“The Rangers service also completed a large clean-up of the area.”

She added: “I would like to ask parents to be aware of their childrens whereabouts and that arrangements to meet in large groups are being arranged online, often causing significant issues for residents.

“In recent times Community Officers in the area have seized alcohol, reported youths for disorder offences and had to return youths home for their own safety due to being under the influence of alcohol.

“I would urge residents in the area to let us know of any further problems so we can respond quickly.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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