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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 53min
Episode 897: Christy Kinahan Snr's posh protégé Ciaran 'Sam' O'Sullivan again fails to appear for CAB hearing
A mysterious middle-class drugs smuggler again failed to appear in court as CAB look to seize cash confiscated during a money laundering investigation.Ciaran ‘Sam’ O’Sulllivan, a former protégé of Christy Kinahan snr, has been described in legal papers as being known to 'multiple law enforcement agencies' as a drugs trafficker.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how CAB believe the south county Dublin native had ties to a Chinese money washing mob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Feb 13min
Episode 896: When will Sean McGovern be extradited from Dubai?
Kinahan Cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern is running out of time in Dubai where he is in custody facing extradition to Ireland.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a possible return date for McGovern and the battle he has faced in the United Arab Emirates against being sent home to face trial for murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Feb 23min
Episode 895: CAB take proceeds of crime case against 'trusted lieutenants' of Midlands gang
The Criminal Assets Bureau is looking to seize €100k from a father and son who they claim are 'trusted lieutenants' in a Midlands gang. Patrick and his son Martin Donohoe both denied the cash was the proceeds of crime in court - saying it was from the scrap business, power washing and a lotto win. Niall speaks to Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about the Donohoe's fight with the Bureau as well as Marcus Sweeney’s day in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Feb 24min
Episode 894: Kinahan cartel gunman Trevor Byrne loses appeal of 17 year prison sentence
Gunman Trevor Byrne has lost an appeal against a hefty 17-and-a-half-year sentence he is serving meaning he will have to serve his time as he continues to remain under investigation for the murder of Edward 'Neddy' Hutch.The Kinahan Cartel hitman has tried on a number of occasions to appeal his convictions and sentence but now he has reached the end of the road and has been told he’ll do his porridge.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Byrne and his life of violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Feb 19min
