One man arrested for 'bladed article' in Glasgow's Southside

Stolen vehicles recovered and one man arrested for 'bladed article' in Southside <i>(Image: Archives)</i>
Stolen vehicles recovered and one man arrested for 'bladed article' in Southside (Image: Archives)
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Two stolen vehicles have been recovered and a man has been arrested for allegedly possessing a "bladed article" during a road traffic initiative in the Southside.

Community policing officers carried out the initiative on Thursday, February 5.

They said it resulted in two stolen vehicles being recovered, eight fixed penalty notices issued for offences such as speeding and not adhering to red lights, two tickets issued for vehicle defects, and two people were reported in connection with mobile phone use while driving and having no insurance.


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One man was also arrested for allegedly being in possession of a bladed article.

Police say they will continue to work within communities to address concerns raised by the public.

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