Hidden cameras, bugs and phone taps to give gardaí edge against gangs

TINY covert cameras, sound recording devices, bugs, and phone taps.

The new criminal justice surveillance bill, published yesterday, will finally allow evidence gathered by these devices to be used in court.

A conviction rate of just 11% for the 171 shootings over the last 11 years tells its own story, but with the introduction of these new laws, it is hoped securing prosecutions will be easier.