James ChapelardA major operation has gotten under at Glasgow Prestwick Airport ahead of Donald Trump’s arrival in Scotland.
The US President will visit both of his golf courses in Scotland – Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire, between July 25 and 29.
James ChapelardThis week multiple U.S aircrafts as well as Police Scotland vehicles have been seen at the airport preparing for Trump’s arrival.
According to the Scottish Government, the President will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer while in Aberdeen, and plans are being made for the President to meet First Minister John Swinney.
The First Minister told STV News that the operation will undoubtedly “put demands” on Police Scotland, but that he is “confident” that the operation will be “managed effectively”.
James Chapelard“This will be an exceptional event that will have significant demands on policing,” Swinney said.
“I’m confident Police Scotland has the resources and planning in place to deal with the situation and make sure events around and about President Trump are safe and secure, which is our duty to make sure is the case, but also that members of public who wish to make their views clear or who wish to protest are able to do so peacefully and within the law.”
James ChapelardAhead of the major visit, Police Scotland submitted a mutual aid request to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for additional officers.
Police forces usually make requests ahead of major operations or when their resources are stretched.
The PSNI has confirmed the request is being considered; however, a spokesperson said the force will have to ensure its “own operational competence”.
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