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Criminal Record

Criminal Record

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 Welcome to Criminal Record - a new, weekly podcast brought to you by the team at the Daily Record. Mad, bad and dangerous to know ... tales from the Scottish criminal underworld. Every week, we bring you a comprehensive look at unfolding crime events nationwide and globally. Expect updates on current gang conflicts, significant court proceedings, and pressing community matters shaping today's news landscape.Copyright Reach Podcasts Social Sciences True Crime
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  • Criminal Record 31/03/26 | Scotland's criminal underworld in meltdown as cops arrest gang bosses

    Criminal Record 31/03/26 | Scotland's criminal underworld in meltdown as cops arrest gang bosses
    Mar 31 2026
    Scotland's criminal underworld is in meltdown following the arrests of crime boss Steven Lyons in Bali and his partner Amanda in Dubai, the Daily Record can reveal. Lyons is finally in police custody after being kicked out of Dubai in October, then Bahrain and Qatar earlier this month and now his arrest in Bali. The Daily Record's crime reporter, Norman Silvester, is quizzed by Angus Hyde over the ongoing development's in Scotland's criminal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Criminal Record 24/03/26 | Former police boss calls for more cops to target organised crime

    Criminal Record 24/03/26 | Former police boss calls for more cops to target organised crime
    Mar 27 2026
    The Record's Norman Silvester speaks with former police Inspector Ryan McDonald, who warns that the current shortage of cops is hampering the fight against vorganised crime. Ryan, who retired in October after thirty years service, speaks of recruitment and resources, or lack therof, within policing. He also recalls the lighter side of the job including the day an elderly couple suffered a home invasion, from a goat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Criminal Record 17/3/26 - Police use of force soars in gang war | Fears over killer William Beggs release | 43 arrested in County Line drugs blitz

    Criminal Record 17/3/26 - Police use of force soars in gang war | Fears over killer William Beggs release | 43 arrested in County Line drugs blitz
    Mar 17 2026
    In this week's episode of Criminal Record, the Daily Record Crime Reporter Norman Silvester takes us through the big crime stories of the last week which saw Police Scotland criticised over the number of police station closures and accusations that they are not fingerprinting enough suspects. We also examine how use of force by police towards suspects rocketed last year during an explosion of gangland violence, a bizarre shopping centre ram raid, and a County Lines drugs blitz. Norman also reveals a victim's fears over any future release of 'limbs in the loch' killer William Beggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
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