Notorious Scottish Organized Crime Individuals Detained in the Emirates

Several of Scotland's most prominent organized crime personalities have been detained in Dubai.

Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were allegedly taken into custody on Tuesday.

Police suspect all four are tied to criminality ranging from drug importation to a rivalry between opposing organized crime groups in the west and Edinburgh.

This dispute has reportedly caused a string of attacks, firearm incidents and explosions since March.

Overseas Collaboration

Investigators have been coordinating data with police in the UAE, where the individuals are all residing.

It is uncertain whether police in the UK were made aware of the Dubai arrests in beforehand.

It is unclear whether charges will be filed or whether extradition proceedings will be taken to bring the individuals—who may be deemed a flight risk—back to the UK.

Ongoing Probe

Authorities working on Operation Portaledge have so far made 57 arrests.

Authorities have suggested that the impact of the Dubai detentions is immense.

“Each of these individuals are operating at the upper echelon of illegal enterprises, both at a national and an overseas level.”

History of the Figures

Steven Lyons is the leader of a criminal organization that has been embroiled in a bloody rivalry with a opposing faction for decades.

In 2006, he survived a shooting at a auto shop in the city, which took the life of his relative.

He later relocated to Europe before settling in Dubai.

In recent months, Steven Lyons' sibling, Eddie Lyons Jnr, and Ross Monaghan were shot dead in a coastal bar in Fuengirola.

Both men had spent the evening watching the football final before they were ambushed by a single shooter.

A man from the UK has been named by Spanish police in connection with the murders, with a full legal proceeding set for the future.

Investigators have stated there is no evidence to indicate the killings in abroad are related to the active conflict or that it was orchestrated in Scotland.

Further Details

McGill first became recognized to authorities for his involvement as a prominent participant of a supporters' group.

Since March, he has risen as a key figure in the criminal conflict linked for a series of violence in the eastern and west parts of the nation.

Steven Larwood is a linked individual of Lyons and previously lived in abroad before moving to Dubai.

Stephen Jamieson, who has resided in the Emirati city for a several years, has connections to further organized crime personalities.

Police have not been able to verify the apprehensions.

It is believed that consular support has not been activated.

Emirati authorities have declined to confirm on the situation.