A CRACKDOWN on rowdy behaviour on a town's council estates, is being hailed a success.
Extra police patrols sent into the Brambles Farm and Pallister Park estates in Middlesbrough have led to 51 stop checks being made, the recovery of cheap alcohol and two suspected stolen motorbikes.
Cleveland Police have joined forces with Middlesbrough Council street wardens and police community support officers for Operation Crossborder, monitoring estates for trouble during the school holidays.
Police are encouraging residents to report anti social behaviour problems to them.
Inspector Steven Kielty, of Cleveland Police, said: "We have had a very good response and appreciation from people.
"Overall, we are very pleased.''
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