A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison following the recovery of a firearm in Edinburgh.
Liam McDermid pleaded guilty to a serious organised crime offence at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
The firearm was recovered by officers investigating Operation Portaledge in the Roseburn Path area of Edinburgh on 11 June 2025.
McDermid was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: “Liam McDermid is now facing the consequences of his actions. I hope this sentence sends a message to those involved in serious criminality that we remain determined to bring offenders to justice. The recovery of the firearm was part of a long and complex investigation involving specialist officers working closely with our partners. This case highlights Police Scotland’s commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.”
