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Top-secret spying op sends shockwaves through organised crime gangs

A top-secret spying operation by a European police team has sent “shockwaves” through organised crime, including Irish gangs.

Top-secret spying op sends shockwaves through organised crime gangs

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020 - 19:25

Cormac O’Keeffe

Investigators conducted a high-tech hack of encrypted communication devices Picture: Pexels

A top-secret spying operation by a European police team has sent “shockwaves” through organised crime, including Irish gangs.

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