A MAN has been arrested in connection with a probe into a funeral directors.
Cops have confirmed tonight they have arrested a second person, a 56-year-old man, following their ongoing investigation into A Milne Funeral Directors who have premises in Glasgow and Dumbarton.
He was later released pending further enquiries.
We told last Monday how a 55-year-old woman was arrested after officers armed with search warrants raided residential properties in Springburn and Bishopbriggs.
A number of items, relevant to the enquiry, have been seized and enquiries are ongoing.
It comes following an initial probe of the funeral directors back in May following allegations of ashes going missing.
PoliceScotland‘s Operation Koine discovered 19 containers during the search in May.
A week prior to that search, eight further containers of ashes were discovered at the firm’s other branch in Dumbarton which was closed down last year.
The Springburn branch, on Balornock Road, was still registered as operating in March.
Detective Sergeant Kieran Bewick said: “This is a very complex investigation which has had a big impact on those families affected.
“I would like to thank the public for their assistance so far. Our enquiries into this sensitive and emotive case remain ongoing and I would encourage anyone with any information on this case to contact us.
“Anyone wishing to get in touch with officers is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1289 of 2 May, 2024 or use the dedicated email address – Operationkoine@scotland.police.uk”