Judge Lord Arthurson told Daniel Laponder the offences were 'somewhat bizarre stemming from a feud between the Blue Angels and Mad Dogs'.
A tattooed motorcycle gang member who planted a pipe bomb under a rival's father's van amid an ongoing feud has been jailed for nine years. Daniel Laponder, 43, targeted David Rollo senior's work van outside his home in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, on June 8 2024.
Laponder pled guilty in September to wilful fire raising and possession of the shotgun without the authority of the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers. Judge Lord Arthurson told Laponder at Tuesday's sentencing that the background to the offences were "somewhat bizarre stemming from a feud between the Blue Angels and Mad Dogs after you left the Blue Angels."The earlier hearing was told Mr Rollo senior parked his BT Openreach Vauxhall Vivaro van near his home on June 7 2024.
A major incident was later declared which resulted in an emergency evacuation procedure as well a 100 metre cordon until the device was made safe. Due to the nature and severity of the incident, teams from Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, the Scottish Ambulance service and a Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit attended.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Laponder's DNA and fingerprints were also recovered from the bottles and tape. A forensic investigation on the device found that it comprised of petrol and ball bearings with a remote activation attached to it.
A garage linked to the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club was raided and two remote firing systems similar to the one used in the bomb attack were recovered. John Scullion KC, defending, told the sentencing that there had been targeted attacks by the rival gang in the months leading up the the events.
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