POLICE seized a haul of booze from youths last weekend after months of complaints over anti-social behaviour at Dalmuir railway station.

Officers gave out warnings and made arrests as well as dumping 26 litres of alcohol taken from young people.

The station was branded a "no-go zone" last April when the town's then MSP, Gil Paterson, wrote to council bosses over a "serious escalation" in anti-social behaviour.

The problem reared its head again in recent weeks and police said on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12, their problem solving team worked with British Transport Police to target the area.

Their plan ran from 4pm to 11pm each day and engaged with local young people as well as those travelling in from Drumchapel, Dumbarton, Old Kilpatrick and the Vale of Leven.

As well as taking the booze from young people, a 40-year-old man was charged with an alleged misuse of drugs offence, and a 30-year-old man and 17-year-old boy were recorded police warnings for drugs offences.

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An 18-year-old man was given a fixed penalty notice for causing a disturbance and a juvenile was charged with causing a disturbance near the station.

Police also reported a 38-year-old man for allegedly driving without insurance and seized his car.

Chief Inspector Coleen Wylie told the Post: "This policing plan was a directed and visible response to local concerns about disorder and anti-social behaviour in the Dalmuir area, which saw a reduction in calls to the police and led to positive engagement with young persons in the area.

"Officers carried out early intervention work removing alcohol to prevent any further harms or anti-social behaviour.

"I would urge the public to call 101 to report any ongoing incidents or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."