Edinburgh Bonfire Night: Man arrested in Liverpool over distribution of illegal fireworks in Capital
A man has been arrested in Liverpool in connection with the distribution of illegal fireworks in Edinburgh.
Police said that prior to Bonfire Night 2025, Edinburgh Division CID conducted local inquiries into individuals linked with possessing and selling fireworks, which intelligence suggested were intended for use in disorder offences.
Over 1200 kilos of illegal fireworks were subsequently seized during this time, including one tonne recovered in Rosyth on October 27.
Further investigations were carried out jointly with Merseyside Police and on Tuesday, November 18, a 28-year-old man was arrested by officers from both Police Scotland and Merseyside Police and was charged with conspiracy to aid, abet and incite disorder.
Detective Inspector Stevie Dick from Edinburgh CID said: “This arrest is testament to the outstanding collaboration between Police Scotland and Merseyside Police and our joint commitment to removing illicit and harmful items, such as illegal fireworks, from our communities.
“A number of lines of inquiry remain ongoing into offences identified prior to, and during the Bonfire Night period and we will utilise all resources at our disposal, working alongside key partners, to bring offenders to justice.”
Liverpool Local Policing Sergeant Ken Blundell from Merseyside Police said: “It is pleasing to see this investigation progressing, and as always it a pleasure to work alongside our colleagues in Police Scotland.
“When police forces work in partnership, we stand stronger to remove obstacles reduce risks to our communities.”