Organisers of anti-racism protests in Derry and Belfast will be reported to be Public Prosecution Service, police have said.
Black Lives Matter demonstrations took place in cities across the island of Ireland on Saturday afternoon.
Some of the biggest crowds gathered at Custom House Square in Belfast and outside the US Embassy in Dublin.
Up to 500 people Guildhall Square for a 3 pm rally organised by the North West Migrants Forum.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had urged organisers to call off the rallies sparked by the death of George Floyd in in the US.
The PSNI conducted checks on roads and at the transport hubs in Derry ahead of the protest.
As people arrived, many wearing face coverings and gloves, some had their names taken and were issued with community resolution notices.
ACC Todd later said in a statement in which he said police estimate numbers of around 500 at the demonstrations in Derry and Belfast.
He said although a planned protest in Newry had been cancelled, a “small crowd did gather but dispersed quickly on our request”.
“We estimate there were less than 500 people in attendance at each event and a significant number of Community Resolution Notices (CRNS) and fines were issued in both Derry and Belfast,” he said.
“A number of individuals, including organisers, will now be reported to the Public Prosecution Service with a view to prosecution.
“We will also conduct follow up enquiries to seek to identify others who may have committed offences.
“The Health Protection Regulations are in place to protect us all during this pandemic and it is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to them to protect our society.”
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