A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years following a number of offences, including theft, housebreaking, possession of weapons, misuse of drugs and dangerous driving.
John Callaghan pleaded guilty to 29 offences at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 23 September, 2026. He was sentenced at the same court on Thursday, 5 November.
The offences included the theft of around £329,000 worth of vehicles across Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley areas, between December 2024 and April 2025.
Callaghan was arrested and charged after he was stopped by officers in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025.
Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “Callaghan carried out a significant number of crimes over a period of months and will now face the consequences of his actions.
“This sentence is another example of the incredible hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country to bring those responsible to justice.
“Police Scotland remains committed to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.”