The Lyons Crime Family is a notorious Scottish crime syndicate known for its involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, violence, and organized crime. Over the years, they have been embroiled in a longstanding and deadly feud with another Glasgow-based crime family, the Daniel Crime Family.
The family's origins can be traced back to the Possilpark area of Glasgow, where the Lyons family had lived for generations. The Lyons are known for their brutal tactics. Over the years, the Lyons Crime Family has been involved in a number of high-profile crimes, including the murder of Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll in 2010. The organisation has also been linked to a number of drug trafficking and money laundering operations.
The Glasgow Times noted in November 2022 that "Lyons is feeling the heat after the recent busts and left Dubai. A lot of his trusted inner circle are either in jail or in exile, which has left him feeling vulnerable. He needed to make a change."