Six suspects in court after early morning police raids amid gang war probe

Daily Record

12-05-2025

The men appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court today.
Six men have appeared in court after being arrested as part of the probe into the ongoing gang war plaguing Scotland's biggest cities over the last few months.
Andrew Quinn, James Quinn, William Quinn, Craig Swankie, Regan McKay, and Andrew Robertson appeared in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court to face a range of offences.
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They were detained on Friday morning as part of an organised crime crackdown which saw a series of properties in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire raided by police officers.
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Andrew Quinn appeared charged with conspiracy and attempted conspiracy. The 31-year-old made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody to appear again within the next eight days.
James Quinn was charged with two counts of conspiracy. The 26-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody to appear again within the next eight days.
William Quinn, 57, was charged with acquiring and being in possession of criminal property as well as being in possession of a controlled drug. He made no plea and granted bail to appear again at a later date.
Craig Swankie was also charged with conspiracy. The 36-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody to appear again with eight days.
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Regan McKay, 26, faced a charge relating to the supply of controlled drugs. He made no plea and was granted bail to appear again at a later date.
Andrew Robertson, 52, made no plea and was granted bail after facing a charge relating to involvement in serious organised crime. He will appear again at court at a later late.
Police Scotland officers are trying to bring an end to the carnage, which has seen a number of people, properties and businesses targeted in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and surrounding areas.
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Trouble erupted between rival groups, with a Dubai-based Scots gangster and his henchmen waging war on their Glasgow and Edinburgh-based rivals.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said at the time of their arrests: "Six men have been arrested and charged in connection with a range of offences following executive action in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire on Friday, 9 May, 2025.
"A total of 32 arrests have now been made during this investigation across the West and East of Scotland and extensive enquiries remain ongoing."
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