Four arrested during gangland violence 'day of action'
Police arrested four men during a coordinated operation targeting ongoing gangland violence in central Scotland. The arrests were part of Operation Portaledge, which has now resulted in a total of 81 detentions. Officers also recovered four stolen vehicles and are continuing to investigate recent incidents including fire-raising and vehicle collisions.
- ▪Four men were arrested and charged during a pre-planned day of action in Bellshill and Motherwell.
- ▪The total number of arrests under Operation Portaledge has reached 81.
- ▪Police recovered four stolen vehicles during the execution of warrants.
- ▪Recent incidents linked to the investigation include a car crashing into a house in Eaglesham and multiple acts of wilful fire-raising.
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Four arrested during gangland violence 'day of action' Image source, Garry F McHargImage caption, A man was charged after a car crashed into a house in AugustPublished4 minutes agoPolice have arrested four men during a pre-planned "day of action" as part of an ongoing investigation into gangland violence.Police executed warrants at addresses in Bellshill and Motherwell on Friday and also recovered four stolen vehicles.One of the men arrested, a 29-year-old, was charged after a car crashed into a house in Eaglesham on Friday 21 August. There were no reports of any injuries.
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