Police seize tartan tat in raids

**Phil** · 30th August 08, 05:32 AM

At last the authorities seem to be doing something to rid Edinburgh of this disgrace - http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/to...-in.4442913.jp

**ChattanCat** · 30th August 08, 06:18 AM

Interesting. It looks like they hit the tat's with a little of this and athat.

**Splash_4** · 30th August 08, 06:24 AM

Interesting story. Having been up and down the royal mile I certainly understand the need for this. Too many times you have to step in traffic to get around these displays.

**Jack Daw** · 30th August 08, 09:12 AM

I was there just last month and it was tacky to say the least. I'm glad to read that it's been tamed a bit.

**sharpdressedscot** · 30th August 08, 10:10 AM

Good news!

At least they're trying to clean that up.

**george7** · 30th August 08, 10:55 AM

Sounds like the should've confronted the owners first. I would think imposing fines would've been more legal than actually confiscating possessions.

**Pour1Malt** · 30th August 08, 11:04 AM

guid oan the police!

**Carolina Kiltman** · 30th August 08, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Sounds like the should've confronted the owners first. I would think imposing fines would've been more legal than actually confiscating possessions.

The article stated that the shop owners has been notified by what in the US is called "Certified Mail", for which one must sign. If they didn't read it, that's their problem!

**beloitpiper** · 30th August 08, 11:40 AM

Ok, I can understand if the shop is spilling out into the street with racks of clothing, but if it's a menu sign or something like that, then I think it goes too far. How about some common sense?