22-05-2025
Chief constable condemns actions of those involved in gang wars
Speaking at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board in Glasgow today, Thursday, 22 May 2025, she highlighted the 37 arrests following targeted attacks in the East and West of Scotland, under Operation Portaledge.
She said: 'I utterly condemn the actions of those involved and thank our communities for their support and assistance in making Scotland a hostile environment for those involved in organised crime.
'A team of detectives is working closely with local policing officers and operational support colleagues. I also want to recognise and thank Scottish Police Authority Forensics for their contribution to what is one of our largest ongoing investigations.
'Our commitment to tackling organised crime is also underlined by Operation Intensity, which has resulted in 100 arrests as well as the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms.
'We'll continue to work with partners at international, national, regional and local levels to clear organised crime and build resilience in communities and I want to thank colleagues in local authorities and the Scottish Fire and Rescue and the National Crime Agency for their support.
'Of course, we work very closely with the partners, as underlined by their input today and I welcome Graeme from the NCA here today and place on record my thanks for their support and collaboration.'
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