'Specially trained' cops deployed to tackle firework-related crime in Glasgow

Cops vow Bonfire Night crackdown with 'extra resources' to tackle firework chaos

Chaos in previous years has moved cops to launch a dedicated operation to help keep communities safe this winter.

Specialist police officers for Halloween and Bonfire Night disorder

Specially trained police officers could be drafted in to support local police facing disorder and violence around Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Police Scotland to ramp up patrols on Bonfire Night and Halloween to tackle disorder

POLICE Scotland will provided more resources and specially trained officers to tackle firework-related crimes in the run-up to Halloween and Bonfire Night ...

Bonfire Night thugs using 'fireworks as weapons' will be brought to justice, say cops

Reckless thugs who use "fireworks as weapons" on Bonfire Night will be "brought to justice" in a stark warning ahead of this years celebrations

'Specially trained' cops deployed to tackle firework-related crime in Glasgow

Operation Moonbeam was launched in 2017 following a surge in anti-social behaviour and violence involving fireworks across Scotland.

Police launch operation Moonbeam ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night period

Operation Moonbeam 2026 officially launched today Wednesday 21 October. Throughout the weekend of 31 October and in the run up to the evening of 5 November, local policing divisions can call on specially trained officers to respond to violence and disorder.  The operation aims to provide a dedicated public order response across Scotland to help […]