Liam McDermid convicted of serious organised crime offence

A 25-year-old man has been convicted following the recovery of a firearm in Edinburgh.

Liam McDermid plead guilty to a serious organised crime offence at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Wednesday, 22 October, 2025.

The firearm was recovered from the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh by officers investigating Operation Portaledge on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: "The recovery of the firearm formed part of a long and incredibly complex investigation, which remains ongoing.

"Detectives, working alongside specialist officers from across the country, were meticulous in going through every detail and ultimately bringing this man to justice.

"This conviction shows Police Scotland's commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.

"I want to make it clear to those intent on being involved in serious and organised crime that we will not give up and you will be brought to justice."

Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.