Brothers central to setting up robberies

THE brothers now largely operate as consultants. They provide intelligence, planning and, it is increasingly thought, inside information to associates.

The associates do the actual heist. In turn the brothers demand a substantial cut. But they still keep sharp, and directly carry out select operations, gardaí say.

“They do become involved in the robberies, but they are now more involved in setting them up and providing the intelligence,” said a garda source.