Scottish gang war arrests reach 50 as police crackdown continues
Violent incidents have been taking place across Glasgow and Edinburgh in particular, and investigating officers have been carrying out raids with arrests happening regularly.
An 18-year-old man has become the latest to be arrested and charged to take the number to 50.
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He was charged in connection with wilful fire-raisings which occurred at three properties on Pitcairn Grove, Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on Thursday, April 17.
A statement said: 'A 50th arrest has been made in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.
'An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with wilful fire-raisings which occurred at three properties on Pitcairn Grove, Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on Thursday, 17 April.
'He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Friday, 27 June, 2025.'
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