Episode 882: How the MV Matthew's €157m cocaine seizure was controlled from Dubai
A shipment of cocaine worth €157m seized from the MV Matthew was controlled from Dubai, the Special Criminal Court has heard.The trial of two of the ship’s officers for their alleged role in the importation of more than 2,250 kilos of the drug began this week.Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Robin Schiller about how the State claims the men were part of a 'highly professional' trafficking operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Feb 26min
Episode 881: Fitness guru Jamie Smith says he's learned ‘brutal lesson’ after being jailed for €3.9m cannabis haul
A well-known fitness guru has taken to social media to tell how he has been taught a ‘brutal lesson’ after getting involved in a €3.9m cannabis plot.Jamie Smith was jailed for six-and-a-half years last week after he was caught transporting the huge cannabis haul In a truck.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how the popular trainer penned an upbeat social media post before being sentenced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Feb 19min
Episode 880: The murder Shaun Duffy
January 28th marked 20 years since the murder of Shaun Duffy at his home in Dungloe, Co Donegal.The 36-year-old was bludgeoned to death and stabbed in his home after a night out celebrating his brothers birthday.Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the violent murder that rocked a small community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Feb 26min
Episode 879: Man charged in connection with Stoneybatter knife attack
A Brazilian man charged over alleged knife attacks in Stoneybatter on Sunday told gardaí he was "afraid to be killed", a court has heard.Gabriel Valladares was brought before Dublin District Court this morning, where he was charged with four offences.Niall speaks with the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about the court hearing and about how, in a separate case, a man was also charged after a stand-off with gardaí in Ballymun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Feb 11min
Episode 878: Q&A - Is Liam Byrne an informer? Mr Big's downfall, and burning drugs
Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Feb 38min
Episode 877: How businessman Nathan McDonnell got involved in Sinaloa Cartel's €32 million Crystal Meth plot
Nathan McDonnell was in a 'desperate' financial position when he became involved in a plot to import more than €32m worth of crystal meth from the Sinaloa Cartel.Details of the Co Kerry businessman's money problems were laid bare during a sentencing hearing the Special Criminal Court.Niall speaks to Crime World's Clodagh Meaney about McDonnell's role in the drugs plot and how he must wait a little longer to learn his final fate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Feb 29min
Episode 876: Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch documentary set to air on RTÉ
A documentary about Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is to be aired on RTE tonight as the national broadcaster recognises the public interest in his story.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald the fascination of the public into Hutch head of a family or boss of an organised crime group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Feb 33min
Episode 875: Elizabeth Clarke disappearance upgraded to murder investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke in 2013 has been upgraded to a murder probe. As Gardai search a home in Navan, Eimear Rabbitt tells Clodagh Meaney the details of the case as well as what happened elsewhere in crime news this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Feb 19min
