Five arrested in latest police crackdown on Scotland's explosive gang feud days after ringleader exposed
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COPS have arrested five men in connection with an escalating gang feud.
Detectives probing a number of linked incidents in the west and east of Scotland have arrested four men in connection with alleged fire-raising at properties in Edinburgh and Lanarkshire.
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Car allegedly firebombed at address in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh – thought to be the home of David McMillan
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Arrests have been made in connection with a fire at Deuce Private Hire in Stepps.
Officers executed warrants at addresses in Edinburgh, Whitburn and Bathgate this morning.
The men, three aged 18 and one aged 31, have been arrested and charged in connection with alleged fire-raising at a house on Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - the home of gangland figure David McMillian - on Thursday, May 8.
Flames could be seen rippling around the tyres of the white Range Rover parked in the driveway of the plush property in the city.
One of the 18-year-olds, along with the 31-year-old man, have also been arrested and charged in connection with alleged fire-raising at a taxi business on Cumbernauld Road in Stepps on the same date.
Deuce Private Hire in Muirhead was found alight in an early morning blitz.
They are all expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, May 26.
Also, in the past week a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection over two attempted murders at a property in Glasgow and an alleged fire-raising at a carpet factory in Bishopbriggs in April.
The business unit linked to Daniel clan hood Craig 'Rob Roy' Gallagher went up in the early hours of the morning.
The incidents are being treated as part of a series of linked incidents in the west and east of Scotland and a total of 41 people have now been arrested.
Police Scotland have a dedicated team of officers from its Specialist Crime Division and local divisions across the country are continuing to work together to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'I want to reiterate that violence will not be tolerated and we will not stop until we bring those responsible to justice.
'We continue to work tirelessly and are following a number of positive lines of enquiry
'The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. I want to again thank the public for their continued help and information so far.
'If you know anything about these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, March 21, 2025.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Meanwhile, a key ally of Richardson has reportedly been left seriously injured after an attack outside his Edinburgh home.
Sources say David McMillan was pounced on by hoods yesterday at the 54-year-old's property in Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh - now the third attack at McMillan's home
The arrests come days after we unmasked the ex-Rangers ultra waging a terrifying gangland war on Scotland's streets.
Former Union Bears chief Ross McGill, 31 is the Dubai-based hood known as 'Miami'.
He is thought to be behind a wave of firebombings across the central belt.
McGill has been hunted by cops for three years over claims he was involved in drug dealing and serious crime.
But he fled the in 2022 — months after he announced he was stepping down as ultras' leader — amid fears he would be arrested after cops cracked encrypted phone network EncroChat.
Sources say McGill, who uses the nickname Miami, initially fled to Spain before moving to Dubai.
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Former ultras leader Ross McGill pictured with ex-Gers boss Steven Gerrard
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