Is the Garda Síochána FAILING to Protect the People of Ireland? Operation Skein has linked 1,600 people in Ireland to the Black Axe gang — including around 100 senior figures running the show. The gang’s impact? Nearly €100 million stolen or laundered through Irish banks. Investigators believe the real total is far higher. Gardaí have made hundreds of arrests. But with 1,600 linked suspects, Millions missing, and Black Axe still active, the question remains: are Irish authorities really winning this battle?