Bonfire Night policing in Scotland will be 'largest operation since Trump visit'
Summary
Police Scotland plans to deploy as many as 1,700 officers around 5 November for Bonfire Night, describing it as its largest operation since President Donald Trump’s visit in 2025. The operation will address fireworks-related disorder, a Celtic match against Turkish side Besiktas in Glasgow, and possible protests.Key Facts
- The operation, called Operation Amberlight, will coordinate police support across Scotland.
- Police Scotland is bringing public order vehicles and drivers from 18 English and Welsh forces through mutual aid arrangements.
- The operation will reinforce the annual Operation Moonbeam, which supports local divisions dealing with fireworks-related crime.
- Fireworks Control Zones in parts of Edinburgh and Glasgow are scheduled to run from 30 October; the restrictions end on 8 November in Edinburgh and 9 November in Glasgow.
- Setting off a firework within an FCZ, or throwing one into it, is a criminal offence.
- Celtic will play Turkish side Besiktas at Celtic Park on the same night, and police are aware of images suggesting planned protest activity in Glasgow.
- More than 60 officers were injured in Bonfire Night disorder across Scotland in 2023.
- Police said the 2025 operation for Trump’s visits cost £21 million and involved 7,340 officers.
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