Disbanding anti-burglary unit with its expert drivers was ‘terrible timing’ as gangs embark on spree

Criminals using high-powered cars to outrun gardaí

Organised burglary gangs are 'fleecing' homes and businesses around the country

Ken Foy

Organised burglary gangs have been “fleecing” homes and businesses around the country since the garda anti-burglary unit was disbanded last month.

Dozens of properties have been targeted in the past week alone as the criminals use high-powered cars to avoid capture.

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