Senior gang figure released from prison

ONE of the most senior figures in the McCarthy Dundon gang, who Gardaí believe was involved in the murder of businessman, Roy Collins, was released from prison at the weekend after completing a sentence for drugs possession.

Another member of the gang, James Dillon, was recently jailed for life for the murder of Mr Collins.

Gardaí suspect that the gang leader released from prison at the weekend was involved in the planning of Mr Collins’ murder.