McDowell targets crime gangs with tougher laws

ORGANISED crime gangs in Dublin, Limerick and Cork will be the first targets of wide-ranging legislation planned by Justice Minister Michael McDowell.

McDowell targets crime gangs with tougher laws

Following the collapse of the Liam Keane murder trial last month, Mr McDowell is proposing legislation which:

Will make it an offence "to knowingly participate in, or contribute to, the activities of a criminal organisation for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the organisation to commit an indictable offence".

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