Menu
08/01/2003
FBI 'most wanted' may be in Ireland
Police have been warned that one of America's most wanted men may be hiding out in the British Isles, and possibly with Irish republicans.
Irish-America gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, 73, who is wanted in connection with 18 murders and a myriad of offences relating to organised crime, went on the run in 1995. The FBI is offering a $1,000,000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest.
Last September Bulger was seen by an acquaintance in Piccadilly Square in London and it believed that he fled to Ireland shortly after that sighting.
The FBI has notified police forces on both sides of the Irish Sea and it is believed that posters of will soon be distributed north and south of the border.
James Bulger is being sought for his role in numerous murders committed from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s and in connection with his leadership of an organized crime group that allegedly controlled extortion, drug deals, and other illegal activities in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. The FBI says that he has a violent temper and is known to carry a knife at all times.
Bulger is thought to be travelling with Catherine Elizabeth Greig who was indicted in 1997 for the harbouring of Bulger.
(GMcG)
Irish-America gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, 73, who is wanted in connection with 18 murders and a myriad of offences relating to organised crime, went on the run in 1995. The FBI is offering a $1,000,000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest.
Last September Bulger was seen by an acquaintance in Piccadilly Square in London and it believed that he fled to Ireland shortly after that sighting.
The FBI has notified police forces on both sides of the Irish Sea and it is believed that posters of will soon be distributed north and south of the border.
James Bulger is being sought for his role in numerous murders committed from the early 1970s through the mid-1980s and in connection with his leadership of an organized crime group that allegedly controlled extortion, drug deals, and other illegal activities in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. The FBI says that he has a violent temper and is known to carry a knife at all times.
Bulger is thought to be travelling with Catherine Elizabeth Greig who was indicted in 1997 for the harbouring of Bulger.
(GMcG)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 April 2024
Two Men Convicted In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of two men at Laganside Crown Court for a number of offences, following a major investigation into the activities of the east Belfast UVF. James McGrogan, aged 37, and 32-year-old Christopher Cullen were both convicted on Thursday 18th April, for a number of drug-related offences.
Two Men Convicted In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of two men at Laganside Crown Court for a number of offences, following a major investigation into the activities of the east Belfast UVF. James McGrogan, aged 37, and 32-year-old Christopher Cullen were both convicted on Thursday 18th April, for a number of drug-related offences.
16 September 2005
FBI among attendees at PSNI counter terrorism programme
A major counter terrorism programme held in Belfast this week was attended by some of the world's leading counter terrorism specialists, police said today. Hosted by the PSNI Police College in Belfast, senior police officers from America, Canada, the UK and Ireland took part in the 'Leadership in Counter Terrorism' (LinCT) programme.
FBI among attendees at PSNI counter terrorism programme
A major counter terrorism programme held in Belfast this week was attended by some of the world's leading counter terrorism specialists, police said today. Hosted by the PSNI Police College in Belfast, senior police officers from America, Canada, the UK and Ireland took part in the 'Leadership in Counter Terrorism' (LinCT) programme.
11 May 2023
PSNI Launches Rural And Wildlife Crime Prevention Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a five-week long policing operation to combat rural and wildlife crime. The operation, which began today, Wednesday 10th May and will run until Sunday 18th June, aims to raise awareness of crime prevention measures.
PSNI Launches Rural And Wildlife Crime Prevention Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a five-week long policing operation to combat rural and wildlife crime. The operation, which began today, Wednesday 10th May and will run until Sunday 18th June, aims to raise awareness of crime prevention measures.
29 January 2013
Justice Minister Says Blocking NCA Is 'A Mistake'
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been blocked from operating in NI as it will in the UK. Sinn Féin and the SDLP have stopped a move to give the new policing agency, described as the ‘British FBI’, the powers to carry out police operations and recruit agents.
Justice Minister Says Blocking NCA Is 'A Mistake'
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been blocked from operating in NI as it will in the UK. Sinn Féin and the SDLP have stopped a move to give the new policing agency, described as the ‘British FBI’, the powers to carry out police operations and recruit agents.
07 February 2024
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Andrew James Thompson
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. At Newry Crown Court, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license, following his guilty plea last October.
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Andrew James Thompson
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. At Newry Crown Court, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license, following his guilty plea last October.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
