Episode 844: Home of tiger kidnapper Stefan Saunders seized by CAB
The family home of major organised crime figure Stefan Saunders was in the possession of the Criminal Assets Bureau today after they moved in and took the keys of the five bed property after a lengthy proceeds of crime court battle. And Crime World was there to document the end of a long running legal case against the dangerous armed robber.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Saunders and the events of an otherwise ordinary Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Jan 19min
Episode 843: John Gilligan's life of love triangles and drug busts on the Costa Blanca
Jailed criminal John Gilligan’s tangled love life and unfortunate brush with the law have collided on the Costa Blanca as he becomes desperate for funds to regain his freedom.Gilligan has been in custody at Fortcalent Prison throughout Christmas, into the New Year, and up to now after a raid on a property where he was staying uncovered pink cocaine.Now, he has called in his former partner Sharon Oliver, who he has been in a relationship with, to help and the English granny has flown out to Alicante unaware that Gilligan has a new girlfriend.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his life on the Costa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Jan 15min
Episode 842: Four men arrested in Kerry suspected of helping drug gang import cocaine
Another cocaine drugs plot is foiled on the high seas as Gardai arrest four men believed to be on their way to collect bales from a mothership off the Kerry coast.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest Garda operation targeting the cocaine cowboys using Ireland's lengthy and largely un-policed coastlines as an entry point for the UK drugs market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Jan 23min
Episode 841: Nikita Hand's legal team seek injunction to prevent release of CCTV footage
Lawyers for Nikita Hand are seeking an injunction to stop MMA fighter Conor McGregor publishing or disseminating CCTV footage shown during the civil case taken against him which found that he had raped the hairdresser in a Dublin hotel room in 2018.The release of the footage has been discussed on social media sites of a business associate of McGregor and reposted by him.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what we can expect this week when Justice Alexander Owen’s is due to finalise costs and deal with comments already made by McGregor on social media after the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Jan 25min
Episode 840: John George murder - family await news on repatriating his body as investigations continue
The family of murder victim John George have returned to Belfast where they are awaiting news on when his body is to be returned to them. As Investigations continue in Spain they are hoping a hunt will get underway for a second suspect yet to be brought before the courts.Nicola speaks to Allison Morris about the ongoing nightmare for the Belfast family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jan 11min
Episode 839: Former cop John 'Spud' Murphy has privileges revoked after visiting pub while on day release from open prison
Former Garda Superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy who is serving a prison sentence for drug offences was moved back to the Midland jail from the open facility of Shelton Abbey after he was discovered to have gone to a pub during a day release.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Murphy, his crimes and the lessons of humility that he has yet to learn from his shameful fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jan 19min
Episode 838: Living in fear - The dark world of drug intimidation
Families across Ireland are living in fear of drug gangs using intimidation and fear to collect debts racked up by often young and naive relatives.This is the front line in Ireland’s war against drug crime and it seems that many feel alone, isolated and terrified of the very real threats of murder and violence.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about drug debt intimidation and what can be done to help people living under the fear of ruthless gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jan 30min
Episode 837: Irish rugby star Denis Coulson expected to launch an appeal after being jailed for rape in France
Ex-Irish rugby international Denis Coulson is set to appeal his conviction for the brutal rape of a young woman in France.Coulson is currently serving a 14 year sentence in a French jail after being found guilty in a case that sent shockwaves through the sport.Niall speaks with Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how a group that included some of Ireland’s most talented rugby professionals ended up in the dock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Jan 19min
