Police have launched a targeted crackdown on crime in an area of Failsworth.
A hard-hitting 'dispersal order' has been authorised and will remain in place throughout the weekend for 48 hours.
The orders enable police to tell gangs or individuals over the age of 10 to leave specific areas.
They are prohibited from returning to that area for the period of time the order remains in force.
Anyone who does return risks arrest.
Previously, police have used the tactic to combat yobs making residents' lives a misery through anti-social behaviour and crime.
Greater Manchester Police singled out four specific areas of Failsworth - Alder Road, Leicester Road, Warwick Road and the Queen Elizabeth II playing fields.
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The force revealed vehicles and properties have been damaged.
Evidence also suggests drug taking and abusive and aggressive behaviour.
The crackdown began at 5pm on Friday night.
In a Facebook post GMP Failsworth and Hollinwood said: "Due to an increase in anti-social behaviour around Alder Road, Leicester Road, Warwick Road and Queen Elizabeth ll playing fields, a Dispersal Order under section 35 Anti-social Behaviour and crime and policing Act 2014 has been authorised from 5pm today and will last for 48 hours.
"Recent incidents have included damage to vehicles and property, drug and alcohol misuse, abusive and aggressive behaviour and littering.
"Local officers will be in the area and will deal with any anti-social behaviour robustly."
