TEENAGERS heading for the beach as temperatures rise are being targeted in an alcohol crackdown by British Tranport Police.
Network Rail have banned alcohol from trains heading to Ayrshire as they seek to avoid scenes of disruption last year which saw dozens arrested during a large-scale party.
Extra patrols have been put in place on the Ayr coastline and youngsters have been warned to "behave" while the have fun.
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Last year officers seized "significant quantities" of alcohol after being called to break-up a gathering said to number into the thousands.
They are concerned that similar scenes could be repeated this year as record warm temperatues collide with the Bank Holiday weekend and the end of exams for many.
The aftermath of last year's party
British Transport Police (BTP) urged visitors to “look after each other”.
BTP said online: “Have fun, behave and look after each other. Also, please remember to drink sensibly – water is your friend.
“We’ve got officers around if you need us. Just text 61016.”
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BTP Chief Inspector Davie Gray from British Transport Police, said: “Our Safer Shores operation, alongside ScotRail, Police Scotland and North Ayrshire council is in full swing as we anticipate great weather for the forthcoming Bank Holiday.
“This operation is not about spoiling fun, or denying anyone the right to have a good time.
“We’re there to make sure this fun doesn’t turn into trouble, with people drinking to excess or becoming anti-social or abusive. Therefore, we have an enhanced policing plan to prevent disorder but to also offer any help should they need it."
Chief Inspector Gray added: “So far, our officers have confiscated alcohol from a number of teenagers looking to board trains towards beaches in Ayrshire.
“Some ScotRail services are designated dry trains, therefore officers will continue to restrict people from using trains should they be consuming alcohol."
He urged members of the public travelling on trains to report any problems on on 61016 or 0800 40 50 40.
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