Fines totalling £11,000 were handed out overnight as police broke up parties at seven houses in the Holyland area of south Belfast.
The COVID notices were handed out between 8pm yesterday evening and 4am this morning, (Tuesday 2 March).
Young people were reportedly playing music loudly and drinking in the street.
One 16 year old was brought home to their parents.
Fourteen people who had previously received a COVID 4 notice will be passed to the Public Prosecution Service.
Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick said 55 COVID 4 notices were issued alongside 19 COVID 2 notices. Three people under 18 years of age received community resolution notices.
“We deployed significant resources yesterday into the early hours of this morning, as a result of the behaviour of some people staying in or visiting this residential area. We have now also brought forward our plans around St Patrick’s Day and will begin the operation today, increasing resources dedicated to the area,” he said.
Police will continue to liaise with universities, colleges, Belfast City Council and other agencies.
“It is disappointing and difficult to understand how some people think the current health regulations and restrictions do not apply to them. It is also apparent that some parents and guardians need to take more of an interest in what their young people are doing. This is a residential area and understandably, local people are fed up having to live with this type of behaviour,” added Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick.
“Our message is very clear. All students or anyone visiting the Holyland area must follow the latest COVID 19 health and safety advice and specific guidance regarding houses of multiple occupancy provided by the universities.
“Police will continue to respond to every report and every incident in a proportionate manner. That can mean issuing a penalty notice, a community restorative notice, ultimately through to arrest. In the case of the behaviour of some students, we will also make referrals to their educational establishment, and this could have a significant impact on their educational career.”