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Jul 2024
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Episode 639: Waldron brothers targeted i...

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The drug dealing operation headed up by the Waldron brothers Christopher and David has been hit with a massive seizure of almost €10 million worth of drugs and more than €1 million in cash.


The haul follows a series of raids focused on premises associated with the grouping and the drugs involved included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy.


Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Waldrons and the focus of officers on dismantling their hard built empire.



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