Alcohol was seized from teens during a police ‘youth patrol’ in Elgin.
Officers confiscated spirits, beer, tonic wine and cans of cider from underage drinkers in the Moray town.
While many praised police, concerns have been raised about other substances that are available to children.
Reports of anti-social behaviour have been recorded in the town centre for more than a year.
Some areas including the bus station are said to be “no go areas” on Friday and Saturday nights.
Groups of youths from outside the town have been gathering in the area causing disruption, shouting and fighting.
Last month, an attack on a man, led to two young people from the area charged with attempted murder.
Police saved children from alcohol poisoning
Police have been stepping up patrols in Moray to discourage anti-social behaviour and to assure residents and businesses of a police presence in the centre.
Officers in Elgin posted an image of the booze that was taken from youths last night highlighting the work they do with the hashtag #NoSoreHeadsTomorrow.
Commenting on the post, Joe Miller said: “How did they obtain this alcohol? If purchased, I hope the police visited the shops and recommended their alcohol license be revoked.”
Another person, Hannah Hutcheson said: “Serious question…what happens to the drink now?
“Because the police used to literally pour it out in-front of us
“But considering their is some hefty spirits in amongst that I’d say well done for potentially saving a kid from alcohol poisoning!”
Louise Prideaux wrote: “Well done Elgin Police Scotland North East
Concerns raised about Mcat, weed and Ketamine
“You’ve also saved a few dogs paws as they just smash the bottles. I’m forever picking up glass in Lossiemouth.
“Proud of you all and your work you do.”
One mum raised concerns about other drugs.
Nicola Twine said: “I’m not Elgin based, but have teenagers that are Ellon based.
“Booze is not the problem here.
“Well done for confiscating it and hopefully engaging with them and helping/educating them.
“But here – the concern is weed, mcat (mephedrone), and ket (ketamine).”
She said: “The availability of these substances is alarming and I would love for the police to clamp down on this hard.”
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