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Lanarkshire police to be supported by national resources for Bonfire Night

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Lanarkshire police will be supported by national resources as they aim to crack down on any disturbances during Bonfire Night this year.Last year Scottish cops were called out to over 600 fireworks related disturbances across the country over two days.Since 2018 Police Scotland have been running Operation Moonbeam, in an attempt to curb disorder following significant disorder and antisocial behaviour in 2017, which included targeted attacks on the blue light services responding to emergency calls.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android As part of Operation Moonbeam, local area commanders throughout Scotland, including Lanarkshire, can supplement their own local policing teams with specialist Public Order Officers.Since it was launched, the number of fireworks-related offences taking place across the country has reduced, including a significant fall in 2020, when COVID restrictions prevented large-scale gathering and postponed all public events.

Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs, gold commander for the operation, told Lanarkshire Live : “It has already been an incredibly busy year for policing in Scotland and we are now preparing for one of our most demanding and challenging periods over the Bonfire Night weekend. “Regardless of the pressures we have faced, planning for this time has not been hindered

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