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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Episode 753: Brother of 'Fat' Andy Connors jailed for role in burglary and high speed Gardai chase
A brother of murdered crime boss 'Fat' Andy Connors has been jailed for eight years after leading Gardai on a high-speed chase following a burglary on a pensioner's home. William Connors was arrested after he smashed a stolen Audi jeep into a roundabout in Co Kildare flipping the vehicle into a supermarket carpark. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the 'Fat' Andy crime network have made a fortune from burglaries in Ireland, the UK and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
5 November Finished
Episode 752: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch freed from Spanish prison on bail
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been granted bail from Spanish jail, and friends say he's more determined than ever to run for election. The Monk remains before the courts in Spain, where an investigation linking him to money laundering continues. Nicola speaks with journalist Ali Bracken about the latest twist in the tale of the Monk and his increasing political ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 mins
4 November Finished
Episode 751: A life of crime - Lennox Rodgers and Tony Sales on their roads to redemption
Tony Sales and Lennox Rodgers are two men with a lot in common. They're both reformed criminals, they've both written books about their lives, and they're both working to make a change in the world. Speaking to Clodagh Meaney during a live recording of Crime World at Crime Con in London earlier this year, they discuss their past, their path to redemption and what they've learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
4 November Finished
Episode 750: Barbie Kardashian found not guilty of making threats to kill
Barbie Kardashian has been found not guilty of threatening to kill to a prison officer and a fellow inmate after taking the stand in court. Kardashian admitted in the witness box to making the threats but said they were said in a fit of rage. Niall speaks to Sunday World News Editor Eimear Rabbitt about life behind bars for Ireland’s most high profile trans prisoner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 mins
1 November Finished
Episode 749: Q&A - Robbie Lawlor’s secret lover, EncroChat, and justice for Anthony Campbell
It’s question time on Crime World. So today we are discussing my impressions of Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh, the chances of Anthony Campbell killers being caught and gangland killer Robbie Lawlor’s secret girlfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 mins
1 November Finished
Episode 748: How Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh cooked up weapons plot with cousin of Steven Gerrard
Thomas Bomber Kavanagh cooked up his gun plot while behind bars with a cousin of football legend Steven Gerrard. Known as Uncle Bobby, Gerrard's first cousin is a cocaine trafficker who was behind bars at Dovegate prison as Bomber faced a hefty sentence for drug dealing and money laundering. Gerrard advised him to buy, bury and then hand up weapons to police to reduce any time he would serve - but then the plot went wrong. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Gerrard, Bomber and the innocent football legend caught up with some of the biggest names in organised crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
31 October Finished