Taskforce to target ‘people running around with guns’

A 50-strong taskforce to tackle gangland crime will be unveiled by the Government next week.

Taskforce to target ‘people running around with guns’

The gardaí, drawn from experienced crime investigators, will be appointed to the Special Crime Task Force on a full-time basis.

Plans for the taskforce were announced by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald and Garda commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan on May 31 as part of their response to organised crime and the murderous Kinahan-Hutch feud.

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