Fireworks thrown at people in Glasgow and Bonnyrigg
Police are thanking the majority of the public for celebrating Halloween "in the proper spirit"
Police say the number of call outs to disorderly behaviour on Halloween, in spite of fireworks being thrown at buildings in Glasgow and Bonnyrigg.
This year saw a 10% drop in calls relating to fireworks, with 160 made on Saturday 31 October, compared to 160 in 2025.
Inquiries are ongoing after incidents in Tranent, Bonnyrigg, and Glasgow where members of the public were targeted with fireworks, and officers responded to reports of a disturbance at an unrelated house party in Ratho.
"Celebrated Halloween in the proper spirit"
There were no reports of any officers being injured during the operation on Halloween.
Seven dispersal orders were issued in Edinburgh, however there were no charges for breaches of Firework Control Zones.
Gold Commander for Operation Moonbeam Chief Superintendent David Robertson said: “The overwhelming majority of Scotland’s communities have celebrated Halloween in the proper spirit and I'm really grateful for the support of our efforts tonight to deter criminality, respond to reports of disorder and protect the public and emergency services from harm.
“Sadly, however, we have again experienced incidents of fireworks used as projectiles at buildings, vehicles and members of the public.
"Completely unacceptable"
“I will say again, this type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and has to stop before there are serious consequences.
“Investigations into these offences will be launched immediately to identify those responsible and bring them to justice, but I want to recognise and celebrate the outstanding behaviour and co-operation most of those within our communities have demonstrated tonight.
“Moonbeam resources will continue to support local policing teams all over the country throughout the next week wherever they are required and whenever reports of fireworks-related crime are received, we will respond swiftly and proportionately.”