A three-day crackdown by Ottawa police on noise, drinking and other rowdy behaviour resulted in more than 500 charges, according to results released Monday.
The weekend-long operation, dubbed the "Nuisance Enforcement Project" focused on certain areas of the city where those activities are problems, such as the ByWard Market.
According to police, 499 charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act, the Safe Streets Act, the Trespass to Property Act, the Highway Traffic Act, the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, the Smoke free Ontario Act, and Ottawa Bylaws.
An additional five charges were laid under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, and nine charges under the Criminal Code.
"The goal of the nuisance enforcement project is to promote the safe and lawful enjoyment of downtown streets, sidewalks, parks, Transitway properties and businesses," said Insp. Uday Jaswal.
"We are working with the local community and residents to address their concerns regarding nuisance offences. Our approach to violators is education through the enforcement of Municipal By-laws, Provincial Statutes and Criminal Code offences."
Police conducted the project with members of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, by-law officers and OC Transpo special constables.
It was done to address concerns about noise, public intoxication, drug use, aggressive driving and property damage.
The project was conducted between June 1 and June 3.
