A helicopter arrives on the BP-Contracted rig in the Cromarty Firth.
Picture by Sandy McCook
A further two people have been arrested and removed from an oil platform following a continued protest in the Cromarty Firth.
Officers returned to the platform around 2pm today.
Chief Superintendent George Macdonald, Highlands and Islands divisional commander, said: “After deploying specialist tactics to access the area, we arrested a man and woman who had been carrying out a continued protest on the rig.
“They have since been safely returned to shore by boat.
“Three further people were arrested on land earlier in the day in connection with this operation.
“This brings the total number of people arrested to 14 and inquiries are ongoing.
“The safety of everyone involved has remained our main priority throughout this challenging operation.
“Once again we utilised highly trained specialist officers from across Police Scotland and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone involved for their professionalism throughout this unique and challenging situation .
“We are grateful for the significant support we have received and the continued co-operation of local communities.”
Five more people arrested over Cromarty Firth rig protest
