Edinburgh police in major 'gang war' operation as homes raided and guns seized

Edinburgh Live

25-04-2025

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Police in Edinburgh have seized guns after several addresses were raided in connection with an ongoing gang war.
Police in the east and west of Scotland have arrested and charged eight people in the past week as they continue to intercept an escalating underworld feud.
On Thursday, April 24, officers executed warrants at two properties in South Queensferry. Firearms were seized from both and two men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested and charged.
On Wednesday, April 23, a 38-year-old was arrested and charged in Edinburgh in connection with reset of a stolen vehicle, theft of fuel, road traffic offences, culpable and reckless behaviour and being in possession of weapons.
A 16-year-old male was also arrested and charged with reset of a stolen vehicle and culpable and reckless behaviour.
Several arrests were also made in Glasgow as a 16-year-old and 20-year-old were detained in connection with five incidents of attempted murder and one of culpable and reckless fireraising.
On Saturday, April 19, a vehicle failed to stop for officers in Robroyston. The vehicle fled the scene before being abandoned. Two men, aged 23 and 24, were arrested and charged with conspiracy and a number of road traffic offences related to serious organised crime.
A total of 20 arrests have now been made after a Dubai-based Mr Big reportedly waged war on both caged gangster Mark Richardson and the notorious Daniel clan in Glasgow following an underworld heist.
In Edinburgh, businesses and properties previously linked to Richardson have been torched and shot at. Videos released by those orchestrating the terrifying attacks have recently threatened 'stage two' and further violence.
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "A dedicated team from our Specialist Crime Division is working alongside divisional officers to gather hundreds of pieces of evidence and build solid cases against those responsible for these targeted attacks.
"Meanwhile, local officers have been carrying out intelligence-led patrols to disrupt the activities of criminals and build reassurance in our communities."
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: "The arrests over the past week highlight the ongoing work that officers have been doing to target those responsible for these attacks.
'While we believe these incidents are linked to rival groups who are targeting each other, I want to make it clear this violence will not be tolerated.
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"As well as carrying out these days of action and disruption activities, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, including exploring forensic opportunities and analysis of digital devices.
"While this may not be as visible, please be assured we are working tirelessly to build cases and are following a number of significant lines of enquiry.
"We have had a good response to our appeals and I want to thank the public for their help and information so far.
"The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. Your information really can make a difference.
"If you know anything about who is responsible for these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.'
Anyone who can assist our enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, 21 March, 2025.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.