Six men arrested in gangland probe appear in court

The men appeared at hearings at Glasgow Sheriff Court

Six men have appeared in court following their arrest during a gangland probe.

Andrew Quinn, 31, James Quinn, 26, and James Swankie, 31, appeared at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court facing conspiracy charges.

Also linked to the probe were Andrew Robertson, 52, William Quinn, 57, and Regan McKay, 26, who faced a number of other charges.

All six men made no plea and were committed for further examination.

Andrew Quinn, of Glasgow, is accused of one charge of conspiracy as well as a separate charge of attempted conspiracy.

James Quinn, also of Glasgow, faces two charges of conspiracy while Mr Swankie is alleged to have committed one conspiracy.

Mr Robertson, of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, faces a charge of being involved in serious organised crime.

William Quinn, of Glasgow, is accused of acquiring criminal property and possession of criminal property as well as possession of drugs.

Mr McKay, also of Glasgow, meantime faces a charge of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

Andrew Quinn, James Quinn and Mr Swankie were remanded in custody.

They will appear in court again within the next eight days.

Mr Robertson, William Quinn and Mr McKay were granted bail with their next court appearances to be determined.