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Warning from East Kilbride's top cop after first lockdown fines issued in Lanarkshire

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East Kilbride's top cop says locals are adhering to lockdown measures – but warns his officers aren’t afraid to enforce their new powers.

Chief Inspector Lex Baillie was speaking after four fines were issued across Lanarkshire on the first weekend of lockdown as people ignored social distancing rules.And he said cops were going to crack down on group meetings after reports of incidents across the area.Chief Insp Baillie said: “Enforcement is very important and we expect the vast majority to comply.

It will only be in exceptional circumstances when our efforts to explain, engage and encourage have failed, and there is no alternative, we shall carry out any enforcement.”Police Scotland were given new powers by the Scottish Government to fine

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