Gardaí want charges brought against ‘The Family’ drug gang

An Garda Síochána has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking charges against the leaders of Ireland’s number one drug-trafficking network

Gardaí have been assembling their file for the DPP since details emerged in 2024 of a major international operation involving the interception of the 'Ghost' encrypted communication system. Picture: iStock

Gardaí have sent a file to the DPP seeking charges against the leaders of Ireland’s number one drug-trafficking network.

It is understood that gardaí are recommending charges of directing and participating in a criminal organisation against bosses of the long-established gang known as The Family.