Episode 103: The Lithuanian gang who flooded Ireland with heroin through their network of slave dealers

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 Jul 42min

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 Jul 31min

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 Jul 19min

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 Jul 41min

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 Jul 8min

Christy Kinahan’s posh boy protégé jetted around the world to boxing fights and sent his daughters to a finishing school in Switzerland, a court has heard.Ciaran ‘Sam’ O’Sullivan’s decades-long career in the international drugs trade was laid bare by the Criminal Assets Bureau in the High Court.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a middle-class Dubliner rose to the top of the criminal ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jul 24min

A 34-year-old football club captain and father was stabbed to death as a feud in Dublin spilled into the home of the innocent man.Gangs in west Dublin feuding over personal grievances and control of drug turf claimed their first fatality after months of arson attacks and shooting incidents.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest gangland killing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jul 13min

The extravagant lifestyle of Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and his sidekick Gary Vickery are expected to be unveiled when their proceeds of crime cases finally are heard in court.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about yachts, luxury villas, and a penchant for designer shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jul 29min