Dublin gang suspected in illegal car export ring

GARDAÍ are investigating whether the notorious Westies criminal gang was involved in an international multi-million euro illegal car export ring smashed by officers on Monday.

Detectives suspect experienced thieves in the Westies - headed by two crime bosses allegedly abducted in Spain earlier this month - may have supplied the luxury vehicles to a Middle Eastern gang.

Officers estimate the international gang made between €3 million and €6 million from the trade within the last six to eight months.