The team has also investigated anti-social behaviour in Charleston and Menzieshill following disturbing knife crimes in the area.

In addition to the arrests, the team has recovered alcohol from intoxicated youngsters and searched 23 people suspected of drug offences.

Inspector Scott said he wanted local people to continue to supply information on criminal activity.

“We want to build up contacts with the public so that when we move on in January there won’t be a hole left,” he said.

Inspector Scott said the public’s response to the team’s first 10 days had been “terrific”.

“It has provided reassurance. We have proactively looked for people who are causing anti-social behaviour whether through drugs, excessive noise or other areas of criminality,” he said.

“People are delighted that we’re doing something about these issues and they should continue to take the time to report any issues they have.”

The inspector said that the higher visibility approach was encouraging people to come forward and report anti-social behaviour.

“People can be reticent to speak to the police, and if they do, sometimes they think they are bothering us,” he said.

“If they see a cop on the street they are more likely to go up and speak to them. We’ve tasked the team to actively seek out opportunities to gain our intelligence into what’s happening on the street.

“Even if it’s just to have a blether with us, that’s no bad thing.”

Inspector Scott said the high-profile patrols in Lochee High Street would complement the team’s intelligence gathering and engagement with the local community.

“If the public don’t tell us what’s happening in their area, then we don’t know about it. We need people to tell us what the problems are so we target these areas,” he said.

“People in Lochee are happy to see an increase in officers on the street. They provide extra reassurance to the shops and residents who are going about their daily business.”