Two men have been arrested in raids as part of a probe into serious organised crime.

Firearms, luxury vehicles, business records and IT equipment were seized during the major operation which targeted four properties in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

The men were held as part of a probe into suspected offences including theft, fuel fraud and tax evasion as well as breaches of national minimum wage and fire safety legislation.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) led the operation which involved officers from Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

The two men, aged 32 and 42, were arrested and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

David Odd, assistant director of HMRC's fraud investigation service, said: "HMRC has significant criminal and civil powers to disrupt criminality.

"Combined with the powers of our partners at the Scottish Crime Campus and agencies in the serious organised crime task force, we are able to take effective action to ensure nobody is acting above the law. Any organised criminal should be very concerned."

Detective chief superintendent, Gerry Mclean, of Police Scotland's organised crime and counter terrorism unit, said: "This is an excellent example of partnership working and how Police Scotland can support other agencies in the fight against organised crime.

"By sharing information and working together with our partners at the Scottish Crime Campus, we are able to use a range of legislative powers to target those who choose to be involved in this type of criminality as well as making our communities safer."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) takes any breach in fire safety legislation very seriously and we will continue to support Police Scotland and other partner agencies in their efforts.

"This operation highlights the importance of having the correct fire safety legislation in place. Any person who has control of premises has a responsibility to ensure that those occupying the premises are safe from harm caused by fire."

Additional enquiries are continuing and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.