Crime World

 Synthetic cannabis vapes are causing a wave of psychiatric problems among Irish teens, including drug-induced psychosis. Niall talks to Crime World's Denise Smith about the hidden dangers of HHC vapes and how they are still being sold under the counter despite a ban.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A network of narco bosses known as the ‘EncroChat Eight’ were supplying some of the most powerful drug mobs stretching from Dublin to Donegal, proving there is no border when it comes to the business of drugs. The links between the powerful gangs show a supermarket supply chain of cannabis, cocaine, tablets and methamphetamine being bought and sold like any regular commodity. Nicola and Niall talk...

The son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been extradited to Ireland and brought before the courts on a charge of facilitating a crime gang. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Further criticism has been piled on police in Northern Ireland in relation to their handling of a case in the run up to the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson where the PSNI ‘inadequately’ investigated a complaint of indecent exposure by her killer Jonathan Creswell. Journalist Tanya Fowles says a public inquiry into the PSNI and the murder of Katie Simpson should be a priority to restore trust an...

The father of a Dublin man killed and dismembered in Amsterdam says two men jailed for his manslaughter had 'no part' in killing his son. Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle (41) remain in separate Dutch prisons for killing Keith Ennis in 2009. Crime World's Ken Foy tells Niall how Keith's father how he does not believe drug dealer-turned-witness, Philip County's, account of how his son died. Hosted...

The murder of DJ Mr Moonlight, Bobby Ryan by Tipperary farmer Patrick Quirke is set to be turned into a major new TV drama. Land, affairs and greed all made the murder trial of Quirke sensational and one of the longest in the State. Nicola talks to Jenny Friel about the tv series which is set for release next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prominent criminal defence solicitor Tony Collier is in studio today to talk to Nicola about the countrywide strike as the profession opposes the new legal aid District Court pay model brought in by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. Straight-talking Collier, of Ferrys Solicitors in Dublin, has represented countless clients in a long career. He dismisses the public perception that solicitors are gr...

It remains one of politics' biggest shocks - a veteran criminal runs for the Dáil and misses a seat by a hair's breadth. Then, before the dust settles, Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch goes for an election again - this time shocking the political establishment by increasing his number of votes. Now in a four-part Crime World special, we dive deep into the reasons for Hutch’s political ambition and why the p...

Cartel killer Ross Browning’s mother kept a diary complimenting her son and thanking him for gifting her money and even land. However, the diary was used in the Criminal Assets Bureau case against him which claimed he used the proceeds of crime to purchase assets and gift luxury goods to members of his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of 20-year-old Salis Hanrahan in Philadelphia remains under investigation as his family and friends laid him to rest in his native UK. One month after he was shot dead at a home where he was working, and US authorities alleged he was a member of a criminal gang, mystery still surrounds what led up to his death. Nicola talks to Eimear Rabbitt about Salis Hanrahan. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In June 2024, Molly Martens and her father Tom walked free from an American jail after serving just four years and three months for killing Limerick man Jason Corbett. In recent weeks, photographs of a heavily pregnant Molly Martens have been published online and it's believed she'll give birth to her first child in late November. Yet again, Jason's children Jack and Sarah have felt compelled to s...

 In June 2024, Molly Martens and her father Tom walked free from an American jail after serving just four years and three months for killing Limerick man Jason Corbett. In recent weeks, photographs of a heavily pregnant Molly Martens have been published online and it's believed she'll give birth to her first child in late November. Yet again, Jason's children Jack and Sarah have felt compelled to...

 Authorities are still searching for answers into the tragic death of an Irish woman and her husband in a jacuzzi in a Spanish villa. Thomasina Tobin and her husband Patrick were found dead in the hilltop villa they were renting near Valencia last week. Niall talks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how a phenomenon known as suction entrapment could have caused their deaths.   Host...

The Criminal Assets Bureau will take possession of Martin 'The Viper' Foley's home next week after a long-running legal battle over a €1m debt. Foley, who is now 75-years-old, has spent his life beating the odds after surviving at least five assassination attempts over three decades. Niall Donald talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the veteran gangster's luck has finally run out.  H...

Two Irishmen convicted of killing a Dubliner before dumping his body parts in an Amsterdam canal did not get a fair trial, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle were serving 13-year prison terms for the brutal manslaughter of Keith Ennis in 2009. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about why the court said they did not get treated fairly. Hosted on...

A career criminal and drug trafficker known as 'The Vet' has been jailed for 13 years after being caught with nearly €11 million worth of cocaine. Michael Murphy was caught red-handed with the drugs stash which was hidden in an elaborate secret compartment in his lorry. Niall talks to Crime World’s Ken Foy about how Murphy had been a key figure in the drugs trade for decades. Hosted on Acast. See...

Podcaster James English has assured fans he will start releasing 20 hours of interview footage and audio with Daniel Kinahan this month. English was recently convicted of domestic abuse on a pregnant ex-partner, he says he has interviewed Kinahan for over 5 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The son of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has lost his appeal against extradition to Ireland, where he faces charges under anti-gang legislation and is accused of being part of a corruption ring involving Gardaí allegedly passing information to the Hutch Organised Crime Group. Jason Hutch has said he has no case to answer, while his lawyer has claimed he was targeted because of his father’s election bid....

The rain tried hard to put a dampener on our Crime World live show this weekend at Electric Picnic but we weathered the storm. Today a weary Niall and Nicola recount their experiences and tell you where you can catch our new show Succession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial House of Prayer are hoarding millions of dollars in assets in the US in cash and properties. And followers of visionary Christina Gallagher there are telling devotees that they need to raise further funds for her medical care. So, what is happening behind the scenes at the Achill based religious movement headed up by the slot machine-loving former housewife who has lived in milli...

He is the ultimate Mafia Rat - the narco who found himself cornered and who turned on his own former associates in the cocaine Super Cartel. But who is the Italian who went into business with Daniel Kinahan and who now blames him on his downfall? You are listening to Part 2 of Raffaele Imperiale: Mafia Rat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is the ultimate Mafia Rat - the narco who found himself cornered and who turned on his own former associates in the cocaine Super Cartel. But who is the Italian who went into business with Daniel Kinahan and who now blames him on his downfall? You are listening to Part 1 of Raffaele Imperiale: Mafia Rat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A court heard this week how Mum of two, Alexis Campion felt like she was in hell after she was set alight on her doorstep in Clondalkin. An Irish businessman told us how he was flown to the UK to organise the funeral of alleged travelling conmen gang member Salis Hanrahan and police ruled out fell play in the tragic case of an Irish woman and her partner found dead in a hot tub in the Spanish holi...

Solicitor John Finucane is refusing to confirm that he visited Daniel Kinahan in Portlaoise Prison citing client confidentiality. He is being challenged by opposing politicians who say that he should be forced to confirm or deny his position. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Kinahan and his legal conundrums.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 An Irish GP who was charged with sex offences in the UK was allowed continue to work with patients in Dublin as long as he had a chaperone. Dr Muhammad Iqbal from Co Meath was jailed for 18 months earlier this month for sexually assaulting two female patients in England. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about how the doctor continued to work with vulnerable patients in Dublin's St Michae...