Episode 288: Could you tell if you were living next door to a serial killer?

A new report from Europol has revealed the extent of our love affair with cocaine and the efforts of drug traffickers to get their product to their customers. Submarines, motherships and even drones are being used in an effort to avoid new restrictions at some of Europe’s busiest ports. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the cocaine super highway.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An organised crime gang who have quietly become of the major players in Ireland's drugs trade have been left reeling after garda raids in Co Meath. The mob, which is led by associates of missing drug dealer Sean Dunne, are one of the most significant operators in the country despite having a relatively low public profile. Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the gang were recently linked to an arson attack in a pub car park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten years ago this week Ireland’s underworld would change forever with the organised crime spectacular that was The Regency Hotel. In a new six part series, Crime World has returned to the day that the unmistakable sound of shotgun fire which scattered a crowd at a boxing weigh in and pitched two powerful criminal dynasties against one another. Today, Nicola and Niall speak about our anniversary subscriber special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lifelong criminal nicknamed 'The Vet' is facing a lengthy sentence after being caught red-handed with €10.6 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy (61) was a key player in organised crime for decades, where he specialised in smuggling and logistics.   Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how he was finally caught by gardaí in a major operation targeting The Family gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Hutch is spotted back in Dublin meeting with actor and director Rex Ryan who is in final rehearsals for a week long run of his play about the gangland veteran. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the play, about Hutch and his plans to run again for election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.