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Hunting gangsters – and how organised crime works

Martin Geissler speaks to a former detective about gang boss Steven Lyons’s extradition and the fight against organised crime.

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One of Scotland's most high-profile gangland figures – Steven Lyons (pictured) – has been deported to Amsterdam after his airport arrest in Bali.

Former Police Scotland detective Martin Gallagher explains the world of organised crime and tells us what it’s like to come face to face with serious gangsters.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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