Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to a spate of housebreaking in commercial properties in towns and cities across Scotland, including Edinburgh.
Originally from the South of England, the men have been charged in relation to seven break-ins between Sunday, August 30 and Sunday, September 6.
The break-ins were in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Glenrothes, Forres and Elgin.
Detective Sergeant John Lumsden, from Aberdeen CID, said: “Police Scotland is committed to tackling serious and organised crime and we rely on information from our communities to help us.
"I want to thank the public for their assistance with our investigation and colleagues at North Wales Police who were also involved.
"Our enquiries continue and anyone with information about any break-ins should contact us on 101, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”