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Feb 2025
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Episode 900: Former Drogheda feud chief ...

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About this episode

He's the former Chief Superintendent who ended his career policing the notorious Drogheda feud, where drug intimidation left communities in terror.


Recently retired Christy Mangan joins us today to discuss how parents and families can handle the frightening situation when a loved one has become embroiled in a drug debt and threats and violence follow.


As part of our ongoing deep dive into communities in fear, we hear practical ways that those on the front line of intimidation can reach out for help.




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