Operation Radar in Maesteg and Caerau
Officers from the Caerau and Maesteg Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been running joint operations since the start of May to tackle antisocial behaviour, youth annoyance and underage drinking.
Youth annoyance and underage drinking have been selected as PACT priorities for Maesteg and Caerau.
Reports have been received from members of the public that youths are drinking and causing annoyance in public areas.
During Operation Radar officers concentrated on areas identified as being vulnerable and hotspot locations which were identified through PACT process.
Officers gathered intelligence regarding locations, times and movements of individuals believed whom to be involved in criminal or anti social activity and underage drinking.
High visibility patrols were then held at these locations with stop searches and anti-social behaviour referrals submitted.
Large amounts of alcohol were confiscated from youths who were caught drinking.
Inspector Ralph Harris of Maesteg Police Station said: "Maesteg and Caerau neighbourhood teams remain committed to targeting underage drinking and the associated youth annoyance and antisocial behaviour that it creates".