Organized crime in Ireland

10based here
12foreign footprints

Based in Ireland 10

Foreign groups with a footprint in Ireland 12

1
based in United States
The first Bandidos chapter in Ireland was formed in Limerick in October 2016.
2
CamorraPresence
based in Italy
The Camorra has documented presence in Ireland.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
3
based in United States
The Winter Hill Gang smuggled weapons to the IRA, and a vessel was seized upon arriving in Ireland.
Sources: Winter Hill Gang
4
TriadsPresence
based in China
Tony Lee was the dragonhead of the Irish branch of 14K until his murder.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
5
14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K gained a firm foothold in Ireland in the 1980s, with branches in Cork and Dublin.
Sources: 14K (triad)
6
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in Ireland.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
7
Wo Shing WoPresence
based in Hong Kong
WSW is active in Dublin and Cork, involved in trafficking women and children, casinos, money laundering.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
8
based in Nigeria
Nigerian dealers introduced crack cocaine to Ireland and are involved in trafficking children for the sex trade, cannabis trade, fraud, and money laundering.
9
British firmsOperations
Liverpool crime groups have forged close links with Irish criminal syndicates and the Real IRA, and distribution networks for illicit drugs within Ireland are controlled by various Liverpool gangs.
10
Combat 18Operations
Dozens of Combat 18 members in Ireland were arrested on various charges during dawn raids by police.
Sources: Combat 18
11
based in Turkey
The Baybaşin family has territory in Ireland.
Sources: Baybaşin family
12
Shui FongPresence
based in Hong Kong
Shui Fong operates in Dublin and Belfast, with reports of activity since at least 1983.
Sources: Shui Fong