Episode 1094: Q&A - Killer Brian Meehan's big prison day out and the mushroom murder trial
Brian Meehan enjoys days out as he gears up for release from prison. So, has the Veronica Guerin killer served his time and should he be entitled to his freedom?Why does Cork escape a lot of gangland violence when so many drugs are supplied there and why do we all like a story about a gangsters moll?In part one of our listeners' choice, Nicola and Niall answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Heinä 30min
Episode 1093: Who are Stephen, Danny, and Sandra Vaughan?
The controversial brother-in-law of ex-MTK Global chief Sandra Vaughan has died of a heart attack. Stephen Vaughan Sr, who was the first person to fail the FA’s fit and proper person test, was the older brother of boxing trainer and Kinahan loyalist Danny Vaughan. Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about the Vaughan’s and their involvement in boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Heinä 19min
Episode 1092: Hezbollah and Kinahans funded €157 million cocaine ship
Terror group Hezbollah had invested funds and personnel along with the Kinahan Cartel in the scuppered shipment of cocaine by the MV Matthew.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the terrorists and the drugs gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Heinä 21min
Episode 1091: John George murder fallout, Steven Gerrard's grandchild & Crime World's film debut
A cold case murder anniversary sparks calls for help in solving the case of mum-of-two Antoinette Smith, a manslaughter trial hears evidence around the death of popular bachelor Tom Niland, and arrests in Spain as the fallout from the John George murder continues...Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitt as they look back on a week in crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Heinä 42min
Episode 1090: What happens when CAB seize your assets under its new rules?
A radical overhaul of legislation to make the Criminal Assets Bureau more efficient in its work is on the agenda for Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, he says.But what does that mean and what sort of money and cases are the Bureau taking against those they believe are living off the proceeds of crime?Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the Bureau and its work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Heinä 31min
Episode 1089: 'The Family' drug mob head to Ibiza
Members of Ireland’s top drug gang jetted off to Ibiza for a stag holiday amid an ongoing investigation into their business.Months after gardaí arrested the top-tier leaders of the group and announced that they had hacked their telecommunications system known as Ghost, the group known as 'The Family' are partying on regardless.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the west Dublin gang and what might happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Heinä 19min
Episode 1088: Deadly alliance in Sinaloa Cartel threatens flood of fentanyl to Europe
A rift in the powerful Sinaloa Cartel brings bloody war to the streets of Mexico - sucking the financial resources of the rival sides.Now, a crackdown by the US and Mexico on fentanyl trafficking has depleted their millions even further, spurring Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán’s sons to make a desperate alliance that threatens to transform the criminal underworld across the globe.Nicola speaks with New York Times journalist Alan Feuer about Sinaloa, a fight for supremacy, and the ripple effects right to our shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Heinä 41min
Episode 1087: Costa del Crime: Irish nationals arrested in major cocaine crackdown
Four Irish arrested on the Costa Blanca with cocaine and cannabis as gardaí cooperate in the takedown of a separate Lithuanian drug mob with ties to Ireland.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the new Costa del Crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Heinä 8min
