Criminal gangs in Drogheda once worked together – Chief Supt Mangan
“There are a considerable number of people behind them to carry out their violent acts on their behalf,” he told LMFM radio, estimating each side has support of 30-40 others.
“It has to be understood that both of these groups worked together for a considerable period of time and they were quite happy to continue on until one group started to attack and intimidate the other group.” He said efforts to resolve the dispute had failed so far but gardaí were prepared to talk to both sides and try to find some sort of resolution.
“What I would say to them that while they endeavour to inflict maximum damage on themselves, we will be arresting them, we certainly will be charging them. We will be bringing them before the courts and, depending on the sentence, a number of them will end up in jail.” He also said the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which would take place in Drogheda in August, would be safe. “I will be providing a service second to none for the fleadh to make sure everybody is safe.”
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