9:47am UK, Wednesday April 20, 2011
James Matthews, Scotland correspondent
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The devices were addressed to the team boss, a high-profile lawyer and also to a member of the Scottish Parliament.
Strathclyde Police say the packages, sent through the post, were designed to “maim or kill”.
They contained a combination of nails and high explosives.
It is believed devices have been sent on at least three separate occasions.
On March 26, a package was posted Mr Lennon.
However, it was intercepted at a sorting office at Kirkintilloch, near Glasgow.
We believe we are dealing with someone who is Scotland-based. There’s every chance someone from a loyalist background is involved.
A spokesman for Strathclyde Police talking to Sky News
Initially, it was thought to have been a hoax, but further analysis revealed the device was viable.
Two days later, a device was delivered to the office of Labour MSP Trish Godman.
It is understood that the package did reach the office and an employee raised the alarm when nails were seen protruding from it.
Mrs Godman is the outgoing Deputy Presiding Officer in the Scottish Parliament.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was the initial bomb target
Recent media coverage told of how she had worn a Celtic top underneath her jacket whilst on duty during a recent sitting of the Scottish Parliament.
The latest incident was on April 15, when a device was sent to Paul McBride QC at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh.
It was intercepted at a Royal Mail sorting office.
The high-profile barrister works for Celtic and has been an outspoken critic of the Scottish Football Association in its recent dealings with the club.
Although no-one was injured by the three devices, they were handed over to police and were the subject of controlled explosions.
Counter-terrorism officers have contacted public figures they believe could fall into the category of potential targets.
Latest target: Device was sent to Paul McBride QC
High-profile Catholics are also being warned to be vigilant, including the leader of Scotland’s Catholics, Cardinal Keith O’Brien.
SNP leader and First Minister Alex Salmond said: “We will not tolerate this sort of criminality in Scotland, and as an indication of the seriousness with which we view these developments the Cabinet sub-committee met last Saturday to ensure that the police investigation has every possible support to come to a successful conclusion.
“We are confident that this will be the case.”
Officers are visiting the mail rooms of broadcasters in Scotland as a precaution, to advise staff on how to handle suspect packages.
Rangers and Celtic clashes inflame intense football passion in Scotland
The hunt for the nail bomber is being concentrated in Scotland.
Investigators are following a line of inquiry relating to the bomber being a rogue supporter of the rival Rangers team.
A spokesman for Strathclyde Police told Sky News: “We believe we are dealing with someone who is Scotland-based. There’s every chance someone from a Loyalist background is involved.”
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