Gangland arrests increase by 50% in crackdown on organised crime

ARRESTS for gangland crimes have increased by more than 50% in recent months with gardaí arresting 224 people a week as a result of the crackdown on organised crime.

The latest figures from Operation Anvil show 224 people are arrested each week in connection with gangland feuds and organised crime compared with 157 per week last year.

About 1,000 guns have been seized from gangs in the past two years.