Two people were arrested at the weekend after officers had to break up an alleged gathering of around 50 people in Perth.
At least two police vehicles descended on the North Inch at around 6pm on Friday, April 9.
Officers engaged with a number of youths at the grass area, as well as those that headed towards Perth town centre, urging locals to comply with coronavirus regulations.
The incident reaffirms the authority’s decision to step up unit patrols at beauty spots across Perth and Kinross over the summer months to ensure public safety and provide advice around COVID rules.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that officers had made two arrests at the North Inch relating to what were described as ”minor offences”.
They added: “We ask everyone to continue to comply with the regulations and to be respectful of others in the area in terms of social distancing, anti-social behaviour and littering.
“We are working closely with partners and Perth and Kinross Council to make sure young people are as safe as possible, but we still need support from parents and carers.
“Our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage with the public, explain the legislation and encourage compliance, but we will not hesitate to use our enforcement powers as a last resort.”
