Crime World

Gardaí have made a series of arrests after launching a major crackdown on a crew of teenage burglars nicknamed the 'Lucky Dip Gang'.

The crew have been responsible for hundreds of break-ins and car robberies across Leinster over the last year.

Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the gang earned their nickname and how they openly post about their crimes on social media.

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A Del Boy type character nicknamed ‘The Vet’ is at the centre a recent €10 million seizure of cocaine in Kilkenny.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 60-year-old caught with the cocaine in a specially adapted van and his intriguing background in the world of crime.

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A golden toilet worth almost €5.7 million is stolen during a daring five minute raid.

The 18 carat piece of art taken at Blenheim Palace is then melted down and sold into the market as cops struggle to catch up with the gang.

Now the case captivating Britain has seen the conviction of Fred Doe, formerly Sines - whose millionaire father has been named as a close associate of the Kinahan Cartel.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Maurice Sines and his criminal son Fred and their links to the intriguing story of the golden jacks.

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The son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr has gone on hunger strike in Portlaoise Prison.

Devon Hennessy is one of five people on remand in the jail after being charged with falsely imprisoning a man at a property in west Dublin.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Hennessy, his failed attempts to win bail, and the restrictions around him within the jail.

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A convicted rapist threatens three female journalists including crime world host Nicola Tallant.

Niall speaks to Nicola about her experience in light of the recent guilty plea by Donegal man Mark McAnaw, who is due for sentencing in the coming months.

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A chaotic couple who turned on each other in court have been jailed for life for the murder of a pensioner at Sliabh Liag in Donegal.

Alan Vial and his then girlfriend Nikita Burns brutally beat Robin Wilkin to death before pushing his body over a cliff.

Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the savage murder of the Co Tyrone truck driver.

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He's a Romanian crime boss believed to be behind a 'sex for sale' ring that netted millions of euro in Ireland.

But now it has emerged that Ioan Anton, who is facing a murder charge in his native country, also claimed more than €100,000 in social welfare payments while living here and even went to court to have it reinstated when the Department cut him off.

Today, Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Anton and his criminal network.

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A comedy sketch where Gerry Hutch meets Donald Trump has gone viral - showing again how 'The Monk' is looked on differently than other criminals.

Despite serious findings against him by Irish courts, Hutch continues to enjoy a very different public image than others involved in the Hutch-Kinahan feud.

Niall and Nicola discuss why the Monk continues to be regarded by some as an ordinary decent criminal.

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is facing a possible jail time after losing an appeal against a dangerous driving conviction.

The GAA star had insisted in court that his driving was careless but refused to accept it was dangerous.

Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the court’s decision could have big implications for Hayes, who is at risk of seeing a suspended sentence activated.

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A marble floored mansion, a burnt out cottage, and a boarded up home decorated to the highest standard are all to go under the hammer this month as the Criminal Assets Bureau mop up their spoils.

Nicola is joined by Eamon Dillon to speak about the auctions that will see bargain hunters snap up their dream homes.

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