Episode 382: How do Irish burglary gangs really operate?

A notorious burglary gang headed up by the son of ‘Fat’ Andy Connors have been nabbed again after they were caught with a car load of burglary tools.John Connors who featured on the UK’s crime watch show was arrested with Thomas Wall who both now face more time in prison after their latest run in with police.But how do Irish burglary gangs like Connors outfit remain in business given their reputation and prolonged targeting by Gardai? Are they simply moving jurisdictions in order to stay one step ahead of the law? How do they target households and how quickly can they get in and out with your jewels?Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about burglary gangs, crime statistics and why gangland murder rates have dropped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.