Mobile Police Department has vowed to enforce Governor Kay Ivey’s order banning gatherings of 10 or more people, including groups congregating at Hippie Beach close to Dog River.

“The gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons are prohibited,” said an MPD press release Thursday. “Of recent, the police department has received information of numerous boaters gathering at Hippie Beach being in close contact with each other.”

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The push to enforce comes days after AL.com reported seeing hundreds of people on Robinson Island in Orange Beach and Gravine Island in Mobile Bay. While not against the Governor’s Gulf Coast beach ban, the large amount of people contravenes her order prohibiting gathering in groups of 10 or more.

“Police are asking for voluntary compliance from all, along with the boaters, but will take enforcement action if needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” added the press release.