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The drug dealing operation headed up by the Waldron brothers Christopher and David has been hit with a massive seizure of almost €10 million worth of drugs and more than €1 million in cash.
The haul follows a series of raids focused on premises associated with the grouping and the drugs involved included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Waldrons and the focus of officers on dismantling their hard built empire.

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Meth case accused Nathan McDonnell may plead guilty to charges around the massive drug seizure in Kerry earlier this year.
A court heard this week that the Kerry businessman might be ready to admit to crimes but his solicitor had not been consulted.
The book of evidence has yet to be served on McDonnell and his co accused James Leen.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the unusual development in the case.

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Following the death of a 21-year-old Mountjoy inmate, a nationwide alert for Nitrazene has been sent across the prison service.
A quantity of pills tested positive for the lethal substance after Adam Darcy was found deceased in his cell.
Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the drug and its danger.

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A serial jailbird and notorious loyalist is set to marry a Thai bride 50 years his junior.
Terrorist Gormy McMullan, 71, is accused of being the getaway driver on the notorious Loughin Island massacre and has been jailed for a string of terrorist offences.
But now the pensioner has found love and has proudly declared he is headed for the altar.
Nicola speaks to journalist Hugh Jordan about McMullan and the new love of his life.

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Associates of Barry Young have been jailed at Galway Circuit Court for their roles in his organised crime group.
But how big was that grouping and just how international was it? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the dismantling of a regional crime group.

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Dublin Taxi driver Raymond Shorten is set to spend the next 11 years behind bars after he was handed down a sentence for raping and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child.
Niall Donald speaks to Crime World producer Clodagh Meaney who was in court today as the judge told the court how Shorten “couldn’t care less” about the impact on his victim.

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