Armed robberies are on the rise in Scotland with criminals brandishing handguns—be they real or replica—with apparent impunity, according to the most recent figures.
The Times reported that the use of pistols and revolvers has gone up more than 100 percent to 95.
There were 39 armed robberies in the year 2019–2020, up 50 percent from five years before.
David Hamilton, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, told The Times the increasing use of handguns was a “concerning development.”
“There aren’t enough armed officers available to deal with weapons calls as it stands and any further increases in handgun use doesn’t bear thinking about,” he added….