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Glasgow Times
11-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Gun found in Edinburgh as 'gang war' investigation continues
Police uncovered the firearm while carrying out enquiries in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh at around 11am this morning (June 11). Officers confirmed the weapon was found as part of Operation Portaledge which is the ongoing investigation into violent incidents which have taken place across the Central Belt in recent months. Cops say "several weapons" have been found so far as part of the operation. READ NEXT: Young man arrested following 'murder bids' amid Glasgow 'gang war' Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, of the Specialist Crime Division, said: "A number of weapons have now been recovered as part of this operation. "I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime. "Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us. "Anyone with information relating to these incidents should speak to Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." READ NEXT: Taxi 'firebombed' on Glasgow street amid ongoing 'gang war' As part of extensive enquiries into a number of linked 'violent incidents', a total of 42 people have been arrested the Glasgow Times reported on June 6. Over the course of the investigation, more than 8000 homes have been visited, and more than 1600 vehicles have been stopped as officers continue to gather information. Last month, Scotland's top police officer Chief Constable Jo Farrell pledged to make Scotland 'a hostile environment for those involved in organised crime' and praised forensics officers 'for their contribution to what is one of our largest ongoing investigations'. She said: 'This month, I provide an overview of disruption and enforcement, including dozens of arrests, in response to targeted attacks in the east and west of Scotland, under Operation Portaledge. 'I want to begin by condemning the actions of those involved and thanking our communities for their support and assistance in making Scotland a hostile environment for those involved in organised crime. "I also want to recognise and thank Scottish Police Authority Forensics for their contribution to what is one of our largest ongoing investigations. 'We'll continue to work with partners at international, national, regional and local levels to clear organised crime, and I want to thank colleagues in local authorities and the Scottish Fire and Rescue for their support. 'A dedicated team from our specialist crime division has been working since March to investigate targeted attacks in both the East and West."
Edinburgh Reporter
11-06-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Gang war detectives recover firearm in Roseburn Path area
Officers carrying out enquiries into recent violent incidents in the East and West of the country have recovered a firearm in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh. The path had been cordoned off between the footbridge at Roseburn Terrace up to Ravelston Dykes since the evening of Thursday 5 June. Officers would not divulge the reason for the closure of the popular path other than to say that it was due to an 'ongoing incident'. Today Wednesday, 11 June, detectives revealed that a weapon had been found around 11am this morning as part of Operation Portaledge. Picture Alan Simpson Police incident at Roseburn Cycle Path Edinburgh. 6/6/2025 Picture Alan Simpson 6/6/2025 Picture Alan Simpson 6/6/2025 Picture Alan Simpson . 6/6/2025 Picture Alan Simpson Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: 'A number of weapons have now been recovered as part of this operation. 'I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime. 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us. 'Anyone with information relating to these incidents should speak to Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' Like this: Like Related
BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Police recover gun from Edinburgh's Roseburn Path in gang feud probe
Police have recovered a firearm from a footpath in Edinburgh thought to be linked to an outbreak of gang cordoned off a large section of Roseburn Path on Friday following the discovery of the weapon as part of Operation Portaledge.A feud between rival criminal gangs in Edinburgh and Glasgow has escalated with firebomb attacks and physical violence in recent Ch Supt David Ferry, of Police Scotland's specialist crime division, said "extensive inquiries" were ongoing. The area, which is regularly used by cyclists and walkers, remains closed off between Roseburn Terrace and Ravelston is also earmarked to be the route for an extension to Edinburgh's tram line. Police said they had now recovered "a number of weapons" in connection with the began investigating a feud between rival groups in the east and west of the country earlier this year following a series of incidents.A total of 42 people have been arrested as part of the operation as of last week, according to the vehicles were set alight in suspected targeted attacks in the Niddrie area, where the feud initially started, on Ch Supt Ferry said: "I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime."Extensive inquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us." Timeline of the feud 2 March: The unrest first breaks out when a car is set on fire in the Parrotshot area of Edinburgh.6 March: A beauty salon in Edinburgh is the first building to be hit after it was set alight in the early hours of the morning.16 March: A property in Milton Road East, Portobello was next to be set on fire.20 and 21 March: Reports of shots being fired in Marischal Crescent, Niddrie. Five hours later, shots were also fired in West Pilton Bank, Edinburgh. Police confirmed the incidents were thought to be "linked to groups who are actively targeting each other".3 April: Local officers carried out raids on five houses in Edinburgh and Musselburgh alongside Police Scotland's specialist organised crime team. A number of items relevant to the investigation were seized including weapons, drugs and cash. Two men were arrested and charged with drugs offences.4 April: A house on Hay Drive, in the Niddrie area, was targeted at about 01:20. The blaze quickly spread to a neighbouring property and both were badly damaged. Later that day detectives, supported by firearms officers, executed two additional firearms search warrants in the Leith area of Edinburgh. Violence moves west 3 April: A house was deliberately set on fire more than 50 miles away in Cortmalaw Gardens, in the Robroyston area of Glasgow.4 April: A premises in Milton Road, Kirkintilloch is next to be targeted.7 April: Three homes are targeted within hours of each other. Properties in Gala Street Street and Ashgill Road, Glasgow, and Meadow Court, Stepps, were all set alight in the early hours.8 April: A fire at a carpet business in Bishopbriggs is the latest business to be hit.12 April: The feud turns violent after a 72-year-old and a 12-year-old are seriously assaulted at a house in Egilsay Crescent in Milton shortly after midnight.14 April: Police Scotland confirm they were called to two fires in Bishopbriggs - one in Colston Drive and one in John Marshall Drive, both at about 12:50. Investigations over whether these fires are linked to the feud are still taking place.17 April: The feud appears to return to the capital after a house in Pitcairn Grove in the Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh is hit. Two fire engines and a height appliance were sent to the scene at about 01:45 to extinguish the flames. Police Scotland said they were considering the attack was linked to the other incidents. Spanish shootings 1 June: Two men with gangland connections, Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr, are shot dead at a bar in Spain. Police have said there is no evidence to suggest a link to the feud in the same night, a large property in Bridge of Weir is firebombed.6 June: Police confirm a total of 42 people have been arrested during investigations into the feud, which is given then name Operation than 8,000 homes have been visited and over 1,600 vehicles stopped as part of the current investigation.9 June: A full circle moment as the police are called to a property on Niddrie Marischal Crescent at 03:55 after a Ford Transit van went up in minutes later a Range Rover Evoque was found alight about half a mile away on Campion Road, and the vehicle was also destroyed by fire.11 June: Police recover firearm believed to be linked to violence from Roseburn Path in Edinburgh.
The Herald Scotland
11-06-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Police probing gang violence find firearm at Edinburgh's Roseburn path
Detectives investigating gang-related violence in Scotland's Central Belt say they have recovered a firearm. Officers made the discovery in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh at around 11am on Wednesday, 11 June as part of the ongoing Operation Portaledge investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country. READ MORE: Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: "A number of weapons have now been recovered as part of this operation. "I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime. "Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us. "Anyone with information relating to these incidents should speak to Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
STV News
11-06-2025
- STV News
Gun discovered on cordoned off path amid probe into ongoing gang violence
A gun has been found on an Edinburgh path which was cordoned off by police for five days amid an ongoing investigation into gang violence. Officers recovered the weapon in the Roseburn Path area of the capital on Wednesday morning. It was found as part of Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents across the central belt. The path has been cordoned off since June 5, when a significant police presence, including a police dog unit, arrived at the scene. Police say enquiries into the recovery are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward. Detective chief superintendent David Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: 'A number of weapons have now been recovered as part of this operation. 'I hope this latest find helps to reassure the community of our continued resolve to target organised crime. 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who knows something that could assist with our investigation to please contact to us. 'Anyone with information relating to these incidents should speak to Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
