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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Man arrested in Hamilton as part of Police Scotland operation
The 22-year-old was arrested on July 17 in Hamilton, as part of Police Scotland's Operation Dynos. He was then due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court the following day, July 18. READ MORE: Glasgow Central railway line facing delays amid ongoing emergency incident Operation Dynos is a major initiative targeting retail crime and associated criminal networks. It focuses on disrupting organised crime groups that recruit and exploit vulnerable young people, particularly in the theft and resale of goods such as alcohol to fund further illegal activity in the west of Scotland. READ MORE: Car torched outside homes as police probe deliberate blaze Detective Inspector Vicki Douglas, who leads the operation, said: 'Retail crime is not victimless and in fact, what we've seen are some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities being actively recruited and indoctrinated into the theft and resale of goods from stores in the region by organised criminals for their financial gain. 'We are committed to tackling retail crime, while at the same time safeguarding young people from harm and coercion into criminal behaviour. 'Operation Dynos will continue to gather evidence and utilise all resources at our disposal to bring these individuals to justice. 'Meanwhile, our colleagues within the Retail Crime Taskforce will work alongside retailers to help enhance security measures and ensure all aspects of crime prevention are considered.' Operation Dynos is supported by [[Police Scotland]]'s Retail [[Crime]] Taskforce, which was established with £3 million in Scottish Government funding for 2025/26.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Man arrested after 'vulnerable young people exploited to steal alcohol'
Officers believe vulnerable young people are being targeted by organised criminals to steal alcohol from stores across the west of Scotland. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with organised crime and the exploitation of vulnerable young people. An operation to tackle retail offences linked to organised crime was formed following a £3m funding allocation from the Scottish Government to tackle a rise in retail crime across the country. Dubbed 'Operation Dynos', officers working on the probe say they have been "gathering intelligence" over the last couple of months. Following enquiries, officers believe vulnerable young people are being targeted by organised criminals to steal alcohol from stores across the west of Scotland. They say the stolen goods are then resold, with profits being used to purchase drugs and fund further criminal activity within the region. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A 22-year-old was arrested and charged in Hamilton on Thursday as part of the investigation. He was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday. Detective Inspector Vicki Douglas, who leads Operation Dynos, said: 'Retail crime is not victimless and in fact, what we've seen are some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities being actively recruited and indoctrinated into the theft and resale of goods from stores in the region by organised criminals for their financial gain. 'We are committed to tackling retail crime, while at the same time safeguarding young people from harm and coercion into criminal behaviour. 'Operation Dynos will continue to gather evidence and utilise all resources at our disposal to bring these individuals to justice. 'Meanwhile, our colleagues within the Retail Crime Taskforce will work alongside retailers to help enhance security measures and ensure all aspects of crime prevention are considered.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Man charged with 'exploiting vulnerable young people' in retail crime crackdown
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hamilton in connection with organised crime and exploitation of young people through Operation Dynos. A man has been charged with 'exploiting vulnerable young people' as cops crackdown on retail offences linked to organised crime. Following enquiries through Operation Dynos, officers believe that vulnerable young people are being targeted by organised criminals to steal alcohol from stores across the west of Scotland. The stolen goods are then resold, with profits being used to purchase drugs and fund further criminal activity within the region. On Thursday, July 17 a 22-year-old man was arrested in Hamilton in connection with organised crime and exploitation of young people. He was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, July 18. Operation Dynos is funded by Police Scotland's Retail Crime Taskforce, which was formed following a £3m funding allocation from the Scottish Government for the year 2025/26 to tackle a rise in retail crime across the country. Officers working as part of the ongoing operation have been gathering intelligence over the last couple of months. Detective Inspector Vicki Douglas, who leads Operation Dynos, said: 'Retail crime is not victimless and in fact, what we've seen are some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities being actively recruited and indoctrinated into the theft and resale of goods from stores in the region by organised criminals for their financial gain. 'We are committed to tackling retail crime, while at the same time safeguarding young people from harm and coercion into criminal behaviour. 'Operation Dynos will continue to gather evidence and utilise all resources at our disposal to bring these individuals to justice. 'Meanwhile, our colleagues within the Retail Crime Taskforce will work alongside retailers to help enhance security measures and ensure all aspects of crime prevention are considered." And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
STV News
2 days ago
- STV News
Man charged as part of investigation into organised crime and child exploitation
A man has been charged as part of a police operation into the exploitation of vulnerable children by organised criminals. Officers working as part of Operation Dynos, tackling retail crime, arrested a 22-year-old man in Hamilton on July 17. Police believe that vulnerable young people are being targeted by organised criminals to steal alcohol from stores across the West of Scotland. The stolen goods are then resold, with profits being used to purchase drugs and fund further criminal activity within the region. Operation Dynos received £3m in funding from the Scottish Government for 2025 and 2026 amid a concerning rise in retail crime. The man was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on July 18. Detective inspector Vicki Douglas, who leads Operation Dynos, said: 'Retail crime is not victimless and in fact, what we've seen are some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities being actively recruited and indoctrinated into the theft and resale of goods from stores in the region by organised criminals for their financial gain. 'We are committed to tackling retail crime, while at the same time safeguarding young people from harm and coercion into criminal behaviour. 'Operation Dynos will continue to gather evidence and utilise all resources at our disposal to bring these individuals to justice. 'Meanwhile, our colleagues within the Retail Crime Taskforce will work alongside retailers to help enhance security measures and ensure all aspects of crime prevention are considered.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
