Glasgow Crime Units Smash Organised Crime, Seize Millions
Greater Glasgow’s top crime squads have dealt a major blow to organised crime, snatching millions in drugs, cash, and weapons. The crackdown wiped out serious gangs’ lucrative earnings and profits in 2022.
£9 Million in Drugs and £1.1 Million in Cash Confiscated
Between January and December last year, officers seized:
- £9 million worth of drugs
- £1.1 million in cash
- £311,095 under POCA legislation
- 35 vehicles
- 3 firearms
- 71 weapons
- Closure of 40 bank accounts linked to organised crime
Chief Sup Calls Out Crime Lords: “They Destroy Lives”
“Serious organised crime groups operate with violence, intimidation, and greed. They destroy people’s lives and care only about themselves,” said Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland. “We’re determined to hold them accountable and dismantle their networks. We work closely with partner agencies and the public to share intelligence and disrupt their illegal activity.”
Procurator Fiscal Praises Joint Effort
“This coordinated approach is hitting organised crime hard across Greater Glasgow,” said Laura Buchan, Procurator Fiscal. “We will continue to use all our powers alongside Police Scotland and partners to stop criminals profiting from their crimes. This sends a strong message: crime bosses beware – your profits will be seized and you will be pursued.”
