Episode 689: Europol and Gardai set to announce latest encrypted phone network hack
17 September 2024 - 24 minsDrug raids across Ireland target the organised crime group known as The Family. Almost €7 million worth of cocaine is seized and 100 Gardaí are part of the offensive. But in the background, another significant blow to criminal groupings is coming in the form of a Europol announcement due to take place tomorrow about the latest action against an encrypted phone network.
So has The Family fallen foul to a new sophisticated hack just like the one that toppled the Encrochat network?
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about raids, phones and a new approach by An Garda Siochana.
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