Constable Ally Smith, Community Liaison Officer revealed that, since April 1, 2009, Tayside Police have seized 584 litres of alcohol from youths.

They have also written to the parents or guardians of 120 youths found either in possession of, or under the influence of alcohol.

Being under the influence of alcohol means these youths are vulnerable and more likely to be either the victim or perpetrator of crime.

Intelligence indicates youths are generally sourcing their alcohol from adults rather than purchasing direct from off-sales premises.

Tayside Police continue to actively target persons supplying alcohol to minors.

Anyone with information regarding the supply of alcohol to youths can report the same to either Tayside Police on 0300 111 2222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Constable Smith also called for a bit of "tolerance" from Angus residents with regards to youths congregating in public.

He told the meeting at this time of year Tayside Police in Angus historically experience an increase in complaints of youths causing annoyance, most likely as a result of more youths being out in public due to increasing hours of daylight and improving weather conditions.

He said: "While it is recognised that, in some cases, the complaint is genuine, it is also known that in other cases there is a degree of intolerance on behalf of the complainer.

"While we encourage Angus residents to report cases of genuine annoyance/anti-social behaviour, please remember that attending at complaints where youths are doing nothing improper takes police officers away from carrying out other pro-active work."

As for cases of vandalism, the meeting heard of an initiative run by Criminal Justice and Community Safety which is designed to respond to new outbreaks of vandalism.

Constable Smith said it was well researched that, if graffiti and vandalism are repaired quickly, the rate of further damage is significantly reduced.

The Fast Response to Vandalism service is designed to respond to new outbreaks of vandalism.

The service is usually provided free of charge for small jobs, and larger jobs are assessed in the light of insurance arrangements and other factors.

To report new acts of vandalism contact the Access line on 08452 77 77 78.