Scotcast - Can police stop what’s going on in Glasgow?
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A BBC Disclosure investigation has documented blatant drug deals and racial violence in an area of central Glasgow identified as a criminal hotspot.
We ask Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, whether Police Scotland has the resources to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour on our streets.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Published on Monday, 17th August 2026.
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