TEN people have been charged over buying or supplying alcohol for children in Glasgow in the last year.

Police Scotland said it will continue with an operation targeting people purchasing alcohol for under 18s into next year.

The figures come in an annual update into the policing of licensing by Police Scotland.

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The actions include two people charged with the sale of alcohol to a child or young person under the Licensing Scotland Act.

Five people were charged with supplying alcohol to a child or young person.

And two people were charged under section 105 “purchase of alcohol by a child or young person”.

One person was charged under Section 106  “consumption of alcohol by a young person or child on a premises”.

Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, said: “In the year ahead our approach will remain focused on prevention and collaboration to ensure high standards of service delivery.

“I will continue to encourage officers and staff to utilise the range of options available to them to maintain and improve licensing standards and to positively influence behaviour in and around all licensed premises throughout Scotland.”

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The update to be presented at a meeting of the Glasgow Licensing Board this week also shows charges for various other offences under the laws.

It showed there were 82 people charged with “refusal to leave premises” and 17 people charged with “disorderly conduct”.

Four people were charged under section 111, “drunk persons entering or in premises on which alcohol is sold”.

One person was charged with the sale of alcohol out with licenced hours.

Officers have also been training bar staff to be on the lookout for drink spiking.

The report stated: “Due to a rise in the number of reports of alleged spiking within the board area, Police Scotland made all attempts to support the core licensing objectives by increasing awareness of spiking to the public and licensing trade.

“Licensing officers carried out bystander training to the trade to prevent crime and disorder, securing public safety and protecting and improving public health.”

Police said they are also working to reduce the involvement of organised crime gangs in the licensed trade.

The report stated: “We recognise that the majority of licensed premises operate in a completely legitimate manner and undertake the sale and supply of alcohol in a safe and regulated environment.

“However, a number of Serious and Organised Crime Groups often make attempts to become involved in the running or ownership of legitimate business or by seeking to intimidate or influence legitimate operators.”

Police data shows around 70% of organised crime groups are operating in the west of Scotland and 65% are using legitimate businesses.

Common businesses that are targeted are stewarding and licensed premises.

Police Scotland said: “As a result, all licensing applications received to the department are subject to extensive background and intelligence checks on any individuals or companies named. On a regular basis, officers from the department may interview applicants along with carrying out visits to the premises.”