A large quantity of nitrous oxide canisters was seized by police before it could be used at a gathering, officers have revealed.
Sharing details of the incident on social media on August 11, police praised an officer's vigilance, suggesting the seizure may have disrupted planned festivities.
A spokesperson said: "Thanks to PC Wallace's eagle eyes, a large quantity of nitrous oxide was seized before it could be used for the festivities."
The force added that, judging by the number of canisters recovered, there could be "a few disappointed group chats and some last-minute changes to people's party plans".
Images released by police show numerous nitrous oxide canisters laid out on the ground following the seizure.
While nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or NOS, is sometimes viewed as harmless, police warned of the significant dangers associated with its misuse.
The substance can cause loss of consciousness, impaired judgement and, in some cases, death.
Nitrous oxide was made a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act in 2023, making possession for wrongful inhalation a criminal offence.
Those convicted can face fines, criminal records and, in more serious cases, imprisonment.
As well as the health risks, discarded canisters have become a common source of litter in parks, roadsides and public spaces, resulting in costly clean-up operations and damage to local environments.
The circumstances surrounding the recovery have not been disclosed and police have not confirmed whether any arrests were made
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