Man sentenced to five years for smuggling gun into Scotland

David McGregor, a 50-year-old man from Leith, Edinburgh, has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to smuggle a handgun into Scotland. He was caught after U.S. law enforcement intercepted a package containing the firearm, which was addressed to his ex-partner in Dundee. McGregor had claimed he wanted the gun to "keep her safe" while working offshore. He had searched online for handguns and purchased a Sig Sauer 365XL through the Telegram messaging app, paying via PayPal. His ex-partner was unaware of the gun's presence in the package. The High Court in Glasgow heard that McGregor admitted to his actions, describing them as "nosiness" and a desire to be a "naughty boy." The judge imposed the minimum five-year sentence, noting the chaotic circumstances of McGregor's life at the time.