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News · 27 May 2026

£500k fake deal sparks skip lorry attack on Edinburgh home

£500k fake deal sparks skip lorry attack on Edinburgh home

An Edinburgh gangster's family home was targeted in an attack linked to Scotland's ongoing drug war, causing extensive property damage. A skip lorry rammed into the Brand Drive property on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026, with emergency services attending. The 19-year-old resident was blamed for sparking the conflict after a £500k fake cash cocaine deal with Ross McGill.

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