Ireland Case No. 21960Suspected links to organised crime (Hutch gang) · 1 Mar 2023
SDU detective arrested and questioned over alleged links to Hutch crime gang
A detective attached to the Special Detective Unit was arrested and questioned under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act over suspected links to the Hutch organised crime group. He was suspended from duty, and around €40,000 in cash, ammunition, documents and electronic devices were seized during searches.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested10 Mar
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA detective from the Special Detective Unit was arrested and questioned as part of a probe into gardai suspected of working for the Hutch gang. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe detective was arrested the previous Wednesday, 1 March 2023. (rte.ie)
- whenThe detective was arrested the Wednesday before 10 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationLaptops and phones are being forensically examined for emails, texts, and voice messages. (rte.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA file is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been investigating suspected links between members of the gardaí and organised crime. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA file on the case is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)
- courtThe officer was detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a garda station and released after questioning. (rte.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe detective was attached to the Special Detective Unit which investigates subversive and organised crime. (rte.ie)
- otherThe officer was licensed to carry a firearm. (rte.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherGarda Headquarters confirmed the detective has been suspended from duty. (rte.ie)
- otherInvestigators suspect the detective may have taken directions and handled money for the Hutch organised crime group. (rte.ie)
- otherAround €40,000 in cash and a number of rounds of ammunition were seized. (rte.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDocuments and electronic devices were removed during the searches. (rte.ie)
- otherThe SDU is one of the most secretive and sensitive garda departments with a remit that includes State security. (rte.ie)
- otherThe officer has worked in the SDU for years and has been involved in several investigations into serious crime and paramilitary activity. (rte.ie)
- otherThe officer has given evidence at the Special Criminal Court in cases involving IRA membership and explosives offences. (rte.ie)
- otherThe officer was suspended from duty. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherIt is suspected the officer may have been involved with the Hutch organised crime group and dealt with a number of the gang's associates. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe SDU is responsible for investigating organised and subversive crime including the activities of Irish and international terrorist and organised crime groups. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Mar2023Garda arrested and questioned over alleged links to Hutch crime gang
Original report of the arrest and questioning of an SDU detective over alleged Hutch gang links; officer suspended, file to be sent to the DPP.
suspect, male - 10 Mar2023Detective arrested over alleged link to Hutch gang
Confirms the detective's suspension from duty, provides background on his years of service in the SDU and his prior evidence at the Special Criminal Court in IRA membership and explosives cases, and details the forensic examination of laptops and phones for emails, texts and voice messages.
suspect, male