The Rathkeale Rovers are a criminal group based in Ireland but operating internationally, composed of members of Ireland's Travelling Community. Originating from Rathkeale, Ireland, the gang was started by Simon Quilligan ("Sammy Buckshot") and later led by the O'Brien family. They are known for fraud, money laundering, drug smuggling, and art theft, notably stealing rhino horns and Chinese antiquities. Europol and international agencies have investigated them, leading to multiple arrests and convictions.
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the gang was operating on the Australian eastern seaboard.
the gang broke into Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum ... They targeted Durham University Oriental Museum ... Attempted thefts at Norwich Castle Museum and Gorringes auction house in Lewes