THREE suspects have been charged amid a police probe into the alleged mishandling of human remains
The alarm was raised after bereaved relatives claimed their loved ones’ ashes were bungled by a funeral firm.
Police Scotland, alongside colleagues from North Wales, executed warrants in both countries.
Officers raided an address in the Flint area of Wales and nicked a 58-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman.
On the same date, cops arrested a 58-year-old woman in the Bishopbriggs area of Glasgow.
Detective Superintendent Robert Bowie said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information on this investigation and members of the public for their continued support.
“Operation Koine is an unprecedented investigation for Police Scotland.
“I want to reassure the public, our dedicated team have and will continue to work through all lines of enquiry.
“Anyone with additional information or concerns can still come forward and speak to us. We’re also working alongside our partners at Victim Support Scotland to ensure victims are provided specialist assistance.
“A further drop-in clinic, where you can receive information and support, will be held on Friday, 5 December, 2025.
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“This is for people who have already been in contact with police around concerns, and information about the session will have been sent to you.”
All three have now been charged in connection with the investigation.
They will be reported to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service in due course.
Reports at the time claimed some families had to wait years before their loved-ones’ ashes were returned and there were also allegations corpses lay untouched for weeks.
Forensics cops were seen at an undertakers in Springburn, Glasgow, as the police began a lengthy investigation that involved hundreds of potential leads.
During the 11-day search, it’s claimed officers recovered 19 urns after a further eight were handed over to Argyll and Bute Council.
