Episode 181: How Dubai became the new Costa del Crime for the world's gangsters

An eight-year long fight for justice for the family of Danielle McLaughlin has finally come to an end today after her killer was found guilty in a court in India.Donegal woman Danielle was brutally raped and murdered by Vikat Bhagat after a Hindu Festival in Goa in 2017.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Danielle’s family have fought tirelessly to see justice served in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Feb 15min

A crackdown on TV dodgy boxes has been launched across Ireland as broadcasters try and shut down the illegal streamers.Dodgy boxes have become big business across the country with criminals making millions of euros every year.Niall and Nicola are joined by Sunday World features editor Daragh Keany and a spokesman for the Federation against copyright theft to discuss the lucrative illegal trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Feb 24min

A Dublin woman who went viral after she livestreamed gardaí chasing her down the M50 has finally pleaded guilty in court.Gemma Greene became a social media sensation after she taunted gardaí while being pursued down the motorway in 2021.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the wheels of justice caught up with Ms Greene this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Feb 13min

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

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

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

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

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