Sniffer dogs were deployed ahead of Sunday's Hibs v Celtic Premiership clash in Leith in the latest move to eradicate illegal substances and pyrotechnics in Scottish football.
Both set of supporters went through the increased security checks ahead of the lunch time kick off at Easter Road.
The highly-trained dogs have been previously employed at several major events in Scotland including concerts.
Hibs chiefs are hopeful that the move will prove a major step towards ending the anti-social behaviour that has plagued the club.
A Hibs spokesperson said on Saturday: “For the next two home games we will have specially-trained sniffer dogs on site as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure supporters can enjoy the safest and most enjoyable matchday experience at Easter Road.
“Able to detect illegal substances and pyrotechnics, the dogs are used to working at high-profile events of this nature and busy crowds – whether it’s at gigs or sporting events around the country.”
Hibs, like many other Scottish clubs, have endured a raft of incidents inside their ground this season.
A Buckfast bottle was thrown at Celtic winger Scott Sinclair during the Hoops’ last trip to Leith on March 2 before a fan confronted Rangers skipper James Tavernier six days later.
And chief executive Leeann Dempster has lived up to her recent vow to crack down on the hooligan element.
She stated earlier this month: “They (sniffer dogs) have been used at other grounds in Europe, so let's have a go. If we can create deterrents, whatever they may be, we need to use them.
"We want to make sure people come to the games, enjoy the experience and make sure football is not tarnished by this and get away from unacceptable behaviour.”
The dogs will also be in place for the Edinburgh derby against Hearts next Sunday as Hibs bid to ensure there are no repeat of the scenes in the last meeting between the sides on April 6 when they host the powder-keg fixture.
That encounter saw three separate incidences of pyro being thrown onto the Tynecastle turf, as well as a coconut being lobbed, and prompted Ann Budge to close a section of the Wheatfield Stand.
