Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell, husband of Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, released without charge after arrest
Has been married to Ms Sturgeon since 2010.A spokesperson for the former first minister said she was not warned about Police Scotland's "action or intentions" before the arrest.
The house was sealed off with blue and white tape, while a tent was erected on the driveway where the BBC understands a vehicle was parked.Meanwhile, at least six marked police vehicles were parked outside SNP HQ in Edinburgh and officers carrying green crates and other equipment were seen going inside.Police were stationed outside of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon's home in Glasgow
She said "every penny" of cash raised in online crowdfunding campaigns would be spent on the independence drive. Last year it emerged Mr Murrell gave a loan of more than £100,000 to the SNP to help it out with a "cash flow" issue after the last election.
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