Episode 980: Glen Ward aka 'Mr Flashy' jailed for five years
28 April 2025 - 32 minsThe crime boss known as Mr Flashy was sentenced to five years in prison today for firearms offences.
Glen Ward and his brother Eric O’Driscoll are now jailed and in the aftermath of his sentencing, gardaí made a statement about the effects of organised crime on their community in Finglas and made a direct link to middle class cocaine users and crime.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the sentencing of Flashy.
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