Gang fight ended with ‘resolving differences’ between rivals – police report

According to media reports, the feud began between Ross McGill, the leader of Rangers Football Club’s ultras supporters’ group, the Union Bears, and Edinburgh drug dealer Mark Richardson – who is currently serving a prison sentence.

The force responded to 84 acts of violence, arrested 64 people and executed 55 search and arrest warrants.

Seven guns and “various weapons” were recovered, and more than 90 security plans were devised to protect people caught in the conflict.

Many of the Operation Portalage cases brought to court have resulted in lengthy prison sentences.

Arran Reid was jailed for eight years and four months later. He admitted to the machete attack On an Edinburgh merchant associated with Richardson.