Scottish mobsters have reportedly been rubbing shoulders with notorious cartel leaders and international assassins in the sun-soaked metropolis of Dubai, as they enjoy a life of luxury away from the prying eyes of law enforcement. Dubai has allegedly turned into an international hub for fugitives avoiding crackdown by legal authorities in recent years, offering a luxurious hideout for Scotland's criminal underbelly.

Described as a lavish hotspot for the rich and famous, Dubai apparently serves as a safe haven for Scottish crime figures who mingle effortlessly among a sinister assembly of organised crime chiefs. A source from the criminal world divulged to the Record: "The Scottish gangsters all walk around Dubai freely without a care in the world. Over here these guys are small-time. They are mixing with drug dealers who run cartels, international hitmen, fraudsters and political figures who are on Interpol Red Notices."

They also revealed: "Steven Lyons has lived here for years. Nobody seems to notice him but that could be because his appearance has changed a lot since he was last pictured.", reports the Daily Record.

Alleging Dubai as the ultimate haven for crooks, the source added: "It's paradise for criminals. Sun, world-class amenities and no looking over your shoulder. There is nowhere better in the world to live." In places like Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Springs, The Lakes, and Damac Hills, some of the most prominent gangsters are said to be dwelling discreetly in gated villa communities, with prices ranging from a cool £250k to a staggering £7 million.

Affluent areas of Dubai are magnets for A-list celebrities, football stars, and tycoons, but they also attract a more sinister crowd. Younger gang members favour lavish skyscrapers in neighbourhoods like Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Bluewaters, and Downtown. These individuals spend their days lounging in upscale beach clubs, where table reservations start at an eye-watering £800. When night falls, they gather in groups at posh restaurants and rooftop bars.

Their lavish lifestyle includes supercars, yacht excursions, and shopping sprees at luxury brands such as Cartier, Rolex, and Prada, where they flaunt their ill-gotten wealth with impunity. An insider revealed: "The cartel bosses are easy to identify - you see them sitting in cafes with multiple phones spread across the table and designer bags on the seat. These sorts of players would never get involved in anything in their own country.

"They are supplying global drug markets - and doing it remotely - to keep the heat off of themselves. Emulating this lifestyle in the UK would come with a hefty price tag. These gangsters are making a fortune and enjoying their leisure time in style. Compared to foreign counterparts, the Scottish drug dealers maintain a relatively low profile."

A notorious "Mr Big" is said to be directing a gang war in Scotland from his luxurious Dubai residence. A former Rangers ultra, suspected to have shifted base from Glasgow to Marbella before eventually settling in Dubai to evade arrest, has reportedly become one of Scotland's most notorious drug lords.

A source disclosed: "He went to Spain but learned there had been a European arrest warrant issued and he landed in Dubai. Encrochat might have been the reason he had to leave Scotland, but it is also why he has become one of the biggest drug dealers ever to come out of the country."

Adding further insights into his criminal ascent, the source revealed: "There are so many other big time gangsters there and he has climbed very high in a very short space of time." Currently believed to be in league with global crime syndicates for trafficking cocaine, the rogue businessman has placed a £100,000 bounty on rival mobsters in his homeland of Scotland.

Key figures on his hit list are understood to comprise some of the nation's most notorious criminals, including both the kin and cronies of infamous gang leaders Mark Richardson and Steven "Bonzo" Daniel. A faction known as Tamo Junto allegedly executes violent raids across Glasgow and Edinburgh under the command of the elusive figure, notoriously dubbed Mr Big in the underworld. This group has unleashed a series of peculiar videos exhibiting shootings and arson attacks, each ending with a logo featuring a venomous skull imposed on a Saltire, flanked by a pair of crossed firearms.

Recently, Bonzo, aged 45, has been observed on numerous occasions in the UAE metropolis after conflagrations ravaged his Bishopbriggs residence and his uncle Norman's property last week. Our insider revealed: "Bonzo has been spotted a few times since he arrived. His face is so distinctive because of his scars. "Oddly, he has chosen to come to Dubai where those who wish him harm reside. But he's aware that the criminals here won't risk extradition by causing trouble. It's a clever move. Dubai houses some of the world's biggest crooks, but they all keep their noses clean. The police here have zero tolerance for trouble."