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Scots police 'had personal vendetta against ex-gangland figure Paul Ferris', claims new book

The book alleges cops were hellbent on bringing Ferris - once an enforcer for Glasgow crime lord Arthur Thompson - to justice.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023

Cop who nailed gangster Paul Ferris lifts the lid on moment he snared criminal

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2023

Glasgow's 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson whose reign of terror spanned 30 years remembered

On this day in 1993, feared Glasgow gangster Arthur Thompson Snr died in the most unlikely circumstances, bringing to an end a criminal empire that had spanned decades. This is the story of the Glasgow 'Godfather'.

Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2023

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Scottish ex-mobster avoided crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Scottish mobster Paul Ferris was known as one of the country's most feared men but has been free from a life of crime for over 20 years after MI5 carried out surveillance on him.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2023

Ex-mobster Paul Ferris avoided life of crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Former enforcer Ferris was one of the country’s most feared men during a criminal career in which he walked free from a murder charge and was caged for gun-running.

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2023

The story of Glasgow’s Provanmill Inn that played host to a criminal empire for over 30 years

The hub of feared crime boss Arthur Thompson for over 30 years, The Provanmill Inn once played host for gang meetings, robbery planning and drug deals - until it was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in 2004.

Glasgow Live · Oct 5, 2022

Five of Glasgow's most notorious pubs that had a story to tell

Many of Glasgow's gritty pubs frequented by the city's hard men have long since been torn down - so grab a cold one and have a look at some of our top tough boozers.

Glasgow Live · Apr 9, 2022

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The Caravel, Glasgow's 'toughest' pub that was a favourite for city's gangsters

The Caravel Bar was intertwined with Glasgow's underworld crime scene, ran by Thomas and Margaret McGraw - one of Glasgow's most renowned crime couples.

Glasgow Live · Apr 2, 2022

Scottish gangster claims notorious gangland feud began over stolen drug stash

The Daily Record report that gangster Ian 'Blink' McDonald has lifted the lid on the events that caused the feared Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson to become sworn enemies

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2022

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