Attending his first meeting of the council, Inspector John Tasker told members that, since taking up his post in the town in May, he had been getting to know the problem areas - and one problem area was clearly parking.

"Obviously that is an issue and that is something that I will look to address. We will do some pro-active work in relation to that."

Inspector Tasker stated the issues he had identified in Forfar were the same as in any other town.

He had identified anti-social behaviour in some areas.

"We hope to get foot patrols out in the Lordburn and Restenneth areas and in the glens scheme on a more regular basis so we can see what is going on and officers can gather intelligence and act upon it.

"We also want to provide a lot more public reassurance to the people who are living in the area."

Inspector Tasker stated there would be communication with members of the community to find out what their concerns were and what the police could do about it.

He stated officers were actively involved in Operation Dry-up which was concerned with the removal of alcohol from under 18s..

Drinking dens were identified, with the priorities being on a Friday and Saturday evening.

"It is obvious the kids are able to get alcohol. We need to find out where that alcohol is coming from."

Intelligence was also being gathered in the town in relation to where there is drug abuse and possibly drug dealing.

"But what we need is the intelligence to come in to us so that we can actively target the drug dealers," he added.

"We have the responsibility of gathering that intelligence but we look to members of the public to give us any information at all in relation to what is suspicious behaviour.

"I can assure you that, once we get that information and we have got enough evidence to go to the sherrif to create a warrant, we will be dealing with it."

He stressed the importance of people making contact with the police. They could do so anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.