Police with enhanced powers have moved on more than 70 people following a weekend of violence around Kent beaches.
Officers also arrested six suspects as fresh dispersal orders were rolled out in Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate, after a series of disturbances made headlines last weekend.
Underage street drinking and aggressive behaviour towards staff at shops and restaurants were reported in Broadstairs between June 19 and June 21, sparking fear among business owners.
Anti-social behaviour also broke out in Deal and Margate, prompting officers to respond this weekend with a stronger presence.
On Friday evening, two teenage girls were caught with cocaine after failing to disperse from Margate after they were seen swearing and shouting on a bus.
They were arrested, and one was found to be in possession of a small amount, which was seized, and both girls were taken back to their parents. They will be subject to further ongoing action.
An e-scooter was seized from a 21-year-old man after police saw it travelling along Victoria Parade in Broadstairs on Saturday.
In Ramsgate, police intervened with a group of young people causing a disturbance on Friday night.
An off-duty officer in the area also saw the incident and seized a baseball bat from one of the teenagers.
Further enquiries established that damage had been caused to a window of a property in the York Street area, resulting in the arrest of one of the group.
A further four were dispersed from the area. Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
A total of 74 people were moved on and 24 were searched.
District commander for Thanet, chief inspector Ian Swallow said: “We hope people who were out enjoying the beaches felt reassured by the work of officers this weekend.
“Dispersal orders covering the town centres and beaches were put in place and are continuing currently until the afternoon of July 1.
“This is under constant review and will be utilised as needed.
“Throughout the summer months, we will continue to target anyone found to be causing crime and disorder and those who persistently offend will be identified and dealt with proportionately.
“Antisocial behaviour is not welcome, and anyone who sees or hears anything of concern is urged to report it to police.
“By working together with the communities we serve, the businesses and our partner agencies, we can continue to keep the district a safe place for residents and visitors.”
