Strathclyde Police said it was a matter of "sheer luck" that no-one had been seriously injured in the huge tally of incidents.

Lit fireworks have been placed in post boxes, thrown at people and at passing cars and in one case dropped in the hood of a child's jacket.

Detectives said they were concerned at the number of adults who had been involved in the incidents.

I am concerned at the number of adults who have been involved in these reckless acts

Superintendent Brian Ferries

With Bonfire Night five days away, Glasgow City Council has seized more than 11 tons of fireworks.

It recovered more than eight tons of fireworks from an unlicensed store in the Dalmarnock area of the city and there was a further discovery of 3.4 tons in an outlet that was licensed to store only one ton.

Two men, aged 18 and 21, were arrested in the Knightswood area of Glasgow for throwing fireworks at men working in a cradle between the 18th and 20th floors of a multi-storey block.

Police officers from Strathclyde Police have seized tons of fireworks from 1,848 incidents, between 16 September and 27 October.

From these 127 people have been reported to the procurator fiscal or Reporter to the Children's Panel.

Superintendent Brian Ferries said: "It is just by sheer luck that we have not had a serious injury in the last few weeks and I am concerned at the number of adults who have been involved in these reckless acts.

"In many areas retail outlets are being visited to ensure that fireworks are properly stored and that staff are aware of their legal obligations."