COPS have nicked two more suspects in the latest crackdown on the gang wars being waged across Scotland, we can reveal.
The arrests of men aged 41 and 24 bring the total number of people lifted by officers probing the ongoing violence to 26.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry revealed the latest arrests today.Credit: Andrew Barr
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Mark Richardson’s associates have been targeted in a series of alleged attacks.Credit: Scottish Sun
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Cops have made a number of arrests over recent weeks amid ongoing violence.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Scots crimebusters swooped in Edinburgh on Friday – arresting and charging the 24-year-old for an alleged breach of bail.
He later appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday with a further appearance in court on the near horizon.
The older man was arrested by “another police force” and later charged by Police Scotland over two alleged fire-raisings.
He is accused of offences connected to a blaze at Hay Drive, Edinburgh on Sunday, March 23 and a second incident at the same home on Friday, April 4.
He is due to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: “I want to make it clear that we will not stop until we bring those responsible for this criminality to justice.
“Local officers continue to reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols to disrupt the activities of criminals in our communities.
“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.”
We told how cops have made a series of arrests linked to ongoing gangland violence in Glasgow and Edinburgh that’s been raging for two months.
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Associates of caged hood Mark Richardson and family members of Glasgow’s notorious Daniel clan have been in the firing line.
DCS Ferry added: “If you know anything about who is responsible for these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.”
We told earlier of two more attacks in the capital being probed by cops.
The brother of drug kingpin Mark Richardson and two taxis were targeted in a fresh wave of gang violence.
A house linked to Dale Richardson in Edinburgh had windows smashed while two cabs were torched outside a private hire firm in the city’s Gorgie area.
A force spokesperson added: “We were called to a report of vandalism at a property on Bellenden Gardens, Edinburgh.
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“At 4.40am on Tuesday officers received a report of two vehicles on fire in the Gorgie Road area of Edinburgh.
“There were no reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing.”