Crime World

Sean McGovern carried a Sudoku puzzle book and a copy of George Orwell's 1984 as he appeared in court and made his case for a reduced sentence.
The Kinahan leutenant was described as 'a caring and generous' father in court as he was allowed introduce references on his behalf.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about McGovern's demeanor in court and the sentence he is likely to receive.

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They were the gang of young men who started off as street dealers but went on to become key figures in the Kinahan Cartel's transnational crime operation.
Forged in the Crumlin/Drimnagh feud, the crew which included infamous criminals like Liam Byrne and Sean McGovern would experience the highs and lows of life as a gangster.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about Crime World’s new three-part subscriber only series, The Brat Pack, tracing how eight young men from Dublin's south inner-city rose to the top of the criminal underworld.
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Sean McGovern is now the fifth person to be convicted for a role in the brutal murder of Noel ‘Duck Egg' Kirwan. The innocent grandfather was gunned down in 2016 as the Kinahan Cartel was gripped with bloodlust as they sought soft target linked to the Hutches.
Niall talks to Crime World’s Eamon Dillon about McGovern’s role and the four others who have already pleaded guilty in court.
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Real IRA hardman Nathan Kinsella named socialite Marcus Sweeney and accused him of informing on him when Criminal Assets Bureau officers came to search his plush Blackrock home.
A proceeds of crime case heard that Kinsella threatened to ‘fold’ Sweeney after three high value cars were discovered in an underground car park by officers.
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Kinsella and the CAB case against him.
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Spanish detectives have seized more than 100 photos showing torture and beatings at a Costa del Sol apartment used by suspected members of the Scots gang allied with the Kinahans.
The gruesome pictures were discovered at the flat in Fuengirola during one of the 18 raids targeting the Lyons gang carried out by cops late last month.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what the gory findings will mean for the Lyons gang and the Kinahan cartel.
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