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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 Biographies & Memoirs Social Sciences True Crime
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  • 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
  • Criminal Record 25/02/26 | Glasgow and Liverpool's organised crime pool with Richard Elias

    Criminal Record 25/02/26 | Glasgow and Liverpool's organised crime pool with Richard Elias
    Feb 26 2026
    The Daily Record's Criminal Record meets Liverpool crime reporter Richard Elias who talks about the historic links between organised crime in his home city and Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
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