Episode 572: Europe’s most dangerous criminal gangs
17 May - 54 minsEurope is in the grip of 821 serious organised crime groups with 25,000 members who between them carve up the most dangerous drug dealing, people trafficking and fraud operations on the continent.
A new Europol report delves into the make up of the groups and the threat they pose to society through corruption, violence and money laundering.
Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon and Niall Donald about Europe and its gangs.
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Series Episodes
Episode 638: Waldron brothers targeted in massive seizure of drugs and cash
The drug dealing operation headed up by the Waldron brothers Christopher and David has been hit with a massive seizure of almost €10 million worth of drugs and more than €1 million in cash. The haul follows a series of raids focused on premises associated with the grouping and the drugs involved included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Waldrons and the focus of officers on dismantling their hard built empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
26 July Finished
Episode 637: Nathan McDonnell may plead guilty on crystal meth charges
Meth case accused Nathan McDonnell may plead guilty to charges around the massive drug seizure in Kerry earlier this year. A court heard this week that the Kerry businessman might be ready to admit to crimes but his solicitor had not been consulted. The book of evidence has yet to be served on McDonnell and his co accused James Leen. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the unusual development in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
25 July Finished
Episode 636: The killer drug that's put the Irish prison system on high alert
Following the death of a 21-year-old Mountjoy inmate, a nationwide alert for Nitrazene has been sent across the prison service. A quantity of pills tested positive for the lethal substance after Adam Darcy was found deceased in his cell. Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the drug and its danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
25 July Finished
Episode 636: Former UVF Terrorist Gormy McMullan set to wed Thai bride
A serial jailbird and notorious loyalist is set to marry a Thai bride 50 years his junior. Terrorist Gormy McMullan, 71, is accused of being the getaway driver on the notorious Loughin Island massacre and has been jailed for a string of terrorist offences. But now the pensioner has found love and has proudly declared he is headed for the altar. Nicola speaks to journalist Hugh Jordan about McMullan and the new love of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
24 July Finished
Episode 635: Associates of Barry Young's Organised Crime Group jailed
Associates of Barry Young have been jailed at Galway Circuit Court for their roles in his organised crime group. But how big was that grouping and just how international was it? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the dismantling of a regional crime group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 mins
23 July Finished
Episode 634: Raymond Shorten sentenced for rape of 7-year-old girl
Dublin Taxi driver Raymond Shorten is set to spend the next 11 years behind bars after he was handed down a sentence for raping and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Niall Donald speaks to Crime World producer Clodagh Meaney who was in court today as the judge told the court how Shorten “couldn’t care less” about the impact on his victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 mins
22 July Finished
