Leader and four main organisers among detained following large-scale operation involving German, French and Belgian police
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Gardaí using gangland legislation and policing tactics to target ‘despicable’ gangs that use surveillance and imported cars for well-planned crimes
Senior Garda officers concerned Byrne (42) not arrested and extradition process commenced while he was living in Dubai
Suspects mostly accused of money-laundering, criminal tax evasion, fraud, drug crime and mafia-type criminal association
‘Operation Firestorm’ involved personnel from nine Europol member countries following fictional criminals
Firms based in Ireland were given ‘decryption keys’ by police to allow them frustrate ransomware attacks
The food fraud discovered in Ireland in 2013 has led to big improvements in food safety, but authorities must remain vigilant
Details of arrest in latest EU terror report detailing 14 terrorism-related arrests in Ireland last year
Civil liberties groups have previously voiced worries over surveillance and discrimination
Feminist activist Ailbhe Smyth and psychologist Mary Aiken also in line for the honour
Violence and homicides in several EU member states connected to the Dublin clan
Further sanctions under consideration against individuals associated with gang
Gardaí issue warning after letter is sent to county councillor in west of Ireland
‘Piet Costa’ built his business through contacts with Colombian cartel
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