Two held over web threats to Celtic
The arrests were made following dawn raids on properties by Strathclyde Police and local officers in Aberdeen and Stamford, Lincolnshire.
A 21-year-old man was detained in Aberdeen and and 18-year-old in Stamford, both by officers from the hate crime unit.
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The 21-year-old is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
Chief Superintendent Wayne Mawson, Divisional Commander, London Road Police Office said: “For some reason people still think they are anonymous online and cannot be traced, however, this conduct will not be accepted.”