Episode 905: Nathan McDonnell sentenced to 12 years in prison for role in Sinaloa cartel crystal meth plot
Breaking bad businessman Nathan McDonnell has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a plan to export €32 million worth of crystal meth from Ireland to Australia.The father of three was in court today despite an operation to fix his jaw after he was attacked last weekend at Portlaoise Prison.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a garden centre, a chance of quick money and the fallout for a McDonnell, his family and his community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Helmi 47min
Episode 904: Q&A - John Gilligan's family life and the real story of Love/Hate
Real life Love/Hate, criminal John Gilligan’s family, reporting undercover in Dubai, and career paths into crime journalism.Today in part one of our two-part Q&A special we answer your questions about crime and the underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Helmi 37min
Episode 903: Search of property in Kyran Durnin investigation enters second day
Gardaí investigating the suspected murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin searched a home in County Louth this week as they continue in their attempts to find the missing boy.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte on the latest in the ongoing probe into the missing boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Helmi 13min
Episode 902: How an unlikely Blackrock crook got caught up with a Sinaloa cartel drugs plot
A businessman caught up in a Mexican cartel is exposed during Nathan McDonnell's case in the Special Criminal Court.Nicola speaks to Niall about an unlikely criminal caught up in the story of the Sinaloa cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Helmi 24min
Episode 901: Discount store Mr Price takes cheap swipe at Kinahan cartel
A discount store advertising cheap fizzy drink with a joke about a murderous drug mafia... Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Mr Price and its quips about cocaine and the Kinahan Cartel. Funny or bad taste? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Helmi 13min
Episode 900: Former Drogheda feud chief talks drug intimidation and how to handle it
He's the former Chief Superintendent who ended his career policing the notorious Drogheda feud, where drug intimidation left communities in terror.Recently retired Christy Mangan joins us today to discuss how parents and families can handle the frightening situation when a loved one has become embroiled in a drug debt and threats and violence follow.As part of our ongoing deep dive into communities in fear, we hear practical ways that those on the front line of intimidation can reach out for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Helmi 46min
Episode 899: Crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell needs surgery after prison attack
Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell is in hospital for surgery on a suspected broken jaw after he was jumped in prison where he has fallen out with a Kinahan hitman.Now, his lawyer wants a security plan for his client and wants the Justice Minister to comment on his predicament.But should McDonnell be treated any different to other prisoners? After all, he was caught up in a consignment of €32 million worth of crystal meth being transported by the notorious Sinaloa Cartel.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his sentence hearing later this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Helmi 28min
Episode 898: The real Manhunter Colin Sutton and his career catching killers
True crime fans are in for a treat in the coming months as TV detective Colin Sutton brings his highly anticipated live show The Real Manhunter Live to Ireland for the first time.Sutton will take to the stage in Dublin, Drogheda and Belfast to give the inside story of how he caught notorious serial offenders Levi Bellfield, whose victims included Milly Dowler and the night stalker Delroy Grant.Today, the former London cop whose hit TV drama Manhunt starring Martin Clunes depicted some of his most intriguing investigations, talks to Nicola about coming to Ireland and his fascinating career chasing killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Helmi 53min
