Gardaí believe international operation will bear evidence to charge gangland members

Gardaí took part in an international policing operation — spanning nine countries — targeting an encrypted phone network, known as ‘Ghost’, used by “very powerful” crime groups across the globe. Picture: Garda Press Office

Gardaí believe they will have enough evidence to recommend charges for gangland offences against the leaders of the biggest drug trafficking network in the country.

The development comes after gardaí took part in an international policing operation — spanning nine countries — targeting an encrypted phone network, known as ‘Ghost’, used by “very powerful” crime groups across the globe.