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

Today at 02:30

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.