Four more arrests have been made as part of investigations into gang violence across Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The trouble kicked off in Edinburgh but has spread west to Glasgow too and investigating detectives have arrested and charged four more people in connection with trouble.
Two men aged 20 and 32 were arrested and charged after officers carried out warrants at four properties in the north of the city and Govan.
The 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising on Wellington Road, Bishopbriggs on Tuesday, April 8 with the 32-year-old arrested and charged with a breach of peace linked to serious and organised crime after an incident at Castlebay Street, Glasgow on April 16.
Both men are due to appear in Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, May 5.
Two more arrests took place on Balmore Road in the early hours of Thursday, May 1. Officers carried out pro-active patrols in the area and spotted two men acting suspiciously, with an 18-year-old and a 43-year-old arrested after their vehicle was stopped and searched.
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Other warrants were executed in the east of the country on Friday, May 2 and a number of items including cash and mobiles were seized.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: “The high number of arrests made during this investigation highlights the ongoing work that officers have been doing to target those responsible for these attacks.
“While the number of incidents has decreased since we started this investigation I want to make it clear that we will not stop until we bring those responsible for this criminality to justice.
“The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. Your information really can make a difference.
“If you know anything about who is responsible for these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.”