Posted by Alleged conspiracy unravelled after the man being hired took money and cut off contactA major garda investigation is underway into an alleged attempt by a garda to hire an assassin on the dark web to murder his former partner.
The extraordinary case – which has shocked experienced officers in An Garda Síochána – appears to have been uncovered when foreign intelligence agencies spotted the request on the underground internet.
It is understood they made contact with Garda HQ and an investigation was set up.
The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit — which was set up under current commissioner Drew Harris — was assigned the investigation.
Who Watches the Watchers? 