Episode 1270: Two men linked to ‘Irish Mafia’ arrested in armed raid in Colombia

The man who police believe created the encrypted 'Ghost' network taken down in a recent global action by law enforcement, and one which has ensnared members of The Family gang Ireland, has seen a crypto account containing more than 5 million in currency frozen.The so called ‘computer geek’ who went breaking bad to develop and sell the top secret communication network collected the money over just a few years and is now before the courts in his native Australia.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Ghost, its creator and the on going investigation into the heads of the Family network in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Okt 202421min

Drug dealer David Waldron’s country mansion has sold at auction for more than 500,000 euro with one lucky buyer landing a bargain.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the recent auction that saw Waldron stripped of his proceeds of crime as his properties went under the hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Okt 202413min

He’s served almost two decades behind bars but this week criminal Martin Wanden who was plucked from the seas of Dunlough Bay 17 years ago clinging to bales of cocaine finally walked free from Portlaoise PrisonNicola speaks with Niall Donald about the story of the misfortunate rib driver who was cast adrift off the Cork coast when a cocaine plot went catastrophically wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Okt 202436min

Eight men are now in custody facing charges relating to the alleged abduction and torture of a woman in Dublin who remains in hospital after what she told Gardai was a terrifying ordeal.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a series of events that played out in a flat where the men were arrested and where the woman claims she was slashed, burned and threatened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Okt 20249min

In episode four of the Crime World Book Club, Clodagh Meaney is joined by Criminologist Trina O'Connor.They discuss her favourite true crime book 'You Might Go To Prison Even Though You're Innocent' by Justin Brooks, founder of the Innocence Project.This episode of Crime World was edited by Jason Maleney, with audio and video recording by Neasa Cumiskey and it was produced by Clodagh Meaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Okt 202449min

High-end drones have become the vehicle of choice for smugglers bringing drugs into Ireland's prisons. Tech-savvy dealers are using drones to burn holes in the prison nets before attempting to deliver drugs directly to inmate's windows. Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about how technology has changed the contraband trade behind bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 202422min

The nomination of Kyle Hayes for hurler of the year after two high-profile court cases has sparked a million social media comments.Limerick hurler Hayes was recently convicted of dangerous driving just months after being sentenced for violent disorder following a nightclub row. Niall Donald speaks to Sunday World News Editor Eimear Rabbitt about how sport star's off-pitch bad behaviour is treated by the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Sep 202420min

A gang linked to convicted heroin dealer Greg Lynch have emerged as a target for Gardai investigating the hacked encrypted phone network, Ghost. Lynch was once a key player in the Kinahan Cartel’s drug distribution network in Dublin’s south inner city. However, he cut ties with the cartel after narrowly surviving being shot in the face outside a pub in Cabra. Niall Donald is joined by Eamon Dillon to discuss how Lynch’s gang have been left exposed by the phone hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Sep 202422min