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Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Police Scotland plans to deploy as many as 1,700 officers to escort fire crews during Bonfire Night celebrations. The deployment is described as the largest Police Scotland operation since President Trump's visit to the country last year. The police operation aims to address disorder during the annual November 5th bonfire celebrations.
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