A Scottish crime boss and his lieutenant have been found guilty of conspiracy to murder a man accused of being an informant, with prosecutors revealing their plan aimed to turn Glasgow’s streets into a “warzone.” David Nisbet and Declan McCuish faced trial after communications on the encrypted EncroChat network linked them to the assassination attempt, which was halted only when the planned gunman withdrew at the last moment.
The plot unfolded between March and April 2020, detailing specific measures for the assassination, including arrangements for the disposal of the victim. Evidence presented during the trial included chilling messages in which Nisbet declared, “this rat has to get got.” As both men await sentencing next month, the case highlights the ongoing challenges in combating organized crime within urban Scotland.
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