Fireworks thrown at people, cars and buildings on Halloween
Police said investigations were under way.
Police responded to 144 calls relating to fireworks on Halloween, including reports of them being thrown at people, buildings and vehicles in some areas.
Officers said that in general there was “outstanding behaviour and co-operation” around the country but vowed to catch those responsible for disorder.
The number of firework-related calls was down on last year when there were 160 on October 31.
Firework control zones, where it is an offence to set off fireworks, are in place in 14 areas in Edinburgh and four in Glasgow until early November, and dispersal zones are in force in some places.
On Halloween this year there were reports of fireworks being lit in the street and some thrown at members of the public in Glasgow, Tranent in East Lothian and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian.
Police said that inquiries to identify those involved were ongoing.
Operation Moonbeam, which runs up to the evening of November 5, means that police can call on specially trained officers to deal with violence and disorder.
Seven dispersal orders were issued in Edinburgh and work was ongoing to establish the number issued in Glasgow that relate to Operation Moonbeam.
Chief Superintendent David Robertson, gold commander for Operation Moonbeam, 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.
“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.”
There were no reports of officers involved in the operation on Saturday being injured.
On Saturday officers in Edinburgh responded to a report of a disturbance at a house party in the Ratho area of the city, but it was found that the incident was not related to the criminal or antisocial use of fireworks.