Operation Snapper success, Foyle
Police in Foyle seized approximately 200 items of alcohol following a Snapper operation in the city centre at the start of July. 45 reports will be sent to Derry City Council in relation to breaches of the on-street drinking bye laws. 20 young people will be reported to the Youth Diversion Officer in relation to underage drinking.
In the last 12 months over 3000 items of alcohol have been seized in Foyle.
Inspector Jon Burrows said: “The abuse of alcohol is often behind much of the disorderly behaviour that happens around the city centre at the weekend. In direct response to concerns from the public we will be focusing on underage and on-street drinking throughout the summer months and beyond. I would appeal to parents to make sure their children are not getting access to alcohol and ask people to abide by the bye-laws.”
