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Police Scotland

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Police Scotland

@PoliceScotland

Official feed for the Police Service of Scotland. Not for reporting crime and not monitored 24/7. In an emergency call 999. For non-emergencies call 101.

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Joined February 2011

Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 24
Our #ProjectServator officers have been active at our airports and train stations in recent weeks. These highly visible deployments are designed to disrupt criminal activity and help keep people safe. 👀 If something doesn’t feel right, report it. More: orlo.uk/gl7zN
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 23
Peter Murrell has today been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh to five years & three months in prison. This follows the conviction, on 25 May, 2026, of embezzling funds in excess of £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/IYWED
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 22
Join our recruitment event at our Inverness Divisional Headquarters and speak to recruitment specialists and probationer police officers. 📆 Monday, 29 June 2026, 5.30pm – 7.30pm 📍Inverness Divisional Headquarters Register today ➡️ orlo.uk/d3GYI
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 20
A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 20
Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton has provided an update on a series of attacks and incidents in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, in which five people were injured. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and there is no further risk to the public. More: orlo.uk/i7UWj
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 20
Edinburgh airport has re-opened following a report to police around 6.50pm on Friday, 19 June, of potentially suspicious items. EOD attended. The items were made safe. The incident is not being treated as suspicious. Roads remain busy. We ask the public to be patient.
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 19
🚜 The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) is marking 10 years of tackling rural crime across Scotland. Reported incidents have fallen, but the cost of crime remains high. Hear more from our SPARC partners ⬇️
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 19
A busy weekend ahead across Scotland ⚽🎶🚜🏳️‍🌈 Whether you’re heading to @TRNSMTfest, @PrideEdinburgh, the @ScotlandRHShow or a @ScotlandNT fan zone: ⚠️ Be patient with security checks 👀 Stay alert 📢 Report anything that doesn’t feel right or call 999 in an emergency.
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 17
Heading to @TRNSMTfest, @PrideEdinburgh or the @ScotlandRHShow this weekend? 🔍 Allow extra time for security checks 🗣️ Follow event staff instructions 👮 Report anything that doesn’t feel right 👀 Look after each other Have a safe and fun weekend. #BeSafeBeSound
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 16
Police officers now have access to a Video Remote Interpreting app, to support them when communicating with deaf and deafblind British Sign Language communities. Officers will have the @SignVideo app on mobile devices, which can provide 24/7 access to a BSL interpreter.
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Police Scotland Tayside
@PSOSTayside
Jun 15
A 23-year-old white British man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Arbroath on Saturday, 6 June. We are aware of online posts suggesting this incident involved illegal migrants – this is inaccurate. Read more: orlo.uk/YmIs3
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 14
Statement from ACC Stuart Houston following Scotland's opening World Cup match: "Officers were deployed across Scotland as part of our proportionate policing plan and I'm delighted to say most reported fans in good spirits." Read more: orlo.uk/1nMVX
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland
Jun 13
An anti-racism protest which took place in Glasgow city centre today passed without major incident. Police Scotland officers had a significant operation in place to ensure the safety of the public and to minimise disruption. For more orlo.uk/WOq8k
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