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Traynor is suspected of being a central and important figure in the Dublin gangland |
Traynor is suspected of being a central and important figure in the Dublin gangland, and had associations with the [[Irish National Liberation Army]].<ref name="IND01"/><ref name="IND02"/> |
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He initially worked with [[Martin Cahill]]'s gang, and eventually owned a property Cahill formerly owned, in [[Arbour Hill]]. During the [[Garda Síochána]] investigation into Cahill's theft of the [[Beit]] paintings from [[Russborough House]], [[Blessington]], [[County Wicklow]], detectives believed that the paintings were stored for a period at Arbour Hill. |
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| ⚫ | Transfering his alligence to [[John Gilligan (Irish criminal)|John Gilligan]], he also associated with Gilligan gang-members [[Brian Meeham]] and [[Patrick Holland]].<ref name="IND01"/><ref name="IND02"/> In 1992, while serving a seven year sentence in [[Highpoint Prison]] in [[Suffolk]], [[England]], Traynor was granted temporary leave; but he never returned to prison.<ref name="jtarrest"/> Authorities in the UK issued an [[international arrest warrant]] against Traynor. |
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===Veronica Guerin=== |
===Veronica Guerin=== |
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Having returned to Gilligan's gang in Dublin, Traynor became a confidential source for journalist [[Veronica Guerin]]. A year before she was murdered, Traynor hired a gunman to shoot her in the leg. At the time of her murder, Traynor was seeking a high court order against Guerin, to prevent her from publishing a book about his involvement in organised crime.<ref name="jtarrest"/> |
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Detectives from the Garda believe that Traynor was involved in planning her murder. Gardaí believe that Traynor tipped off John Gilligan about her whereabouts on the day she was murdered in 1996.<ref name="IND01">Irish Independent website article on [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/twelve-years-after-veronicas-murder-the-fight-against-dublins-druglords-rages-on-1418404.html the fight against druglords] of 22 June 2008, retrieved 3 September 2010</ref> According to later testimony by Gilligan, Traynor ordered the murder of Guerin without his knowledge or permission.<ref name="IND02">Irish Independent website article on [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/a-woman-in-the-way-of-a-drug-barons-ambitions-1280160.html Gilligan and Guerin] of 8 February 2008, visited 3 September 2010</ref> |
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===First Netherlands arrest=== |
===First Netherlands arrest=== |
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Traynor fled Ireland after Guerin was killed, and moved between [[Spain]] and the [[Netherlands]]. |
Traynor fled Ireland after Guerin was killed, and has never officially returned. He has since moved across [[Europe]], mainly between [[Spain]] and the [[Netherlands]]. |
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Arrested in 1997 with Brian Meehan, who drove the motorcycle when Guerin was killed,<ref name="IND02"/> he was later released without charge.<ref name="jtarrest"/> |
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In the subsequent investigation by the Garda following Guerin's murder, Traynor was found to be involved in a wide variety of criminal enterprises. Second in command to Gilligan, the gang had operations from organising armed robberies to drug smuggling, [[embezzlement]] and [[prostitution]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/02/john-traynor-arrested-in-netherlands|title=Dublin gangland boss John Traynor arrested in Netherlands|publisher=The Guardian|date=2 September 2010|accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> |
In the subsequent investigation by the Garda following Guerin's murder, Traynor was found to be involved in a wide variety of criminal enterprises. Second in command to Gilligan, the gang had operations from organising armed robberies to drug smuggling, [[embezzlement]] and [[prostitution]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/02/john-traynor-arrested-in-netherlands|title=Dublin gangland boss John Traynor arrested in Netherlands|publisher=The Guardian|date=2 September 2010|accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> |
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===Second Netherlands arrest=== |
===Second Netherlands arrest=== |
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On or near 22 August 2010, [[Dutch police]] arrested Traynor in [[Amstelveen]]. Although Amstelveen is an independent [[municipality]], it is seen as a [[suburb]] of Amsterdam, close to [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. Traynor is now awaiting extradition to the UK to complete the remainder of his |
On or near 22 August 2010, [[Dutch police]] arrested Traynor in [[Amstelveen]]. Although Amstelveen is an independent [[municipality]], it is seen as a [[suburb]] of Amsterdam, close to [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]]. Traynor is now awaiting extradition to the UK to complete the remainder of his seven year sentence.<ref name="jtarrest"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:54, 30 September 2011
John Traynor (1948) is an Irish criminal from Dublin. Traynor was one of the contacts in the criminal world for journalist Veronica Guerin.[1]
Career
Traynor is suspected of being a central and important figure in the Dublin gangland, and had associations with the Irish National Liberation Army.[2][3]
He initially worked with Martin Cahill's gang, and eventually owned a property Cahill formerly owned, in Arbour Hill. During the Garda Síochána investigation into Cahill's theft of the Beit paintings from Russborough House, Blessington, County Wicklow, detectives believed that the paintings were stored for a period at Arbour Hill.
Transfering his alligence to John Gilligan, he also associated with Gilligan gang-members Brian Meeham and Patrick Holland.[2][3] In 1992, while serving a seven year sentence in Highpoint Prison in Suffolk, England, Traynor was granted temporary leave; but he never returned to prison.[1] Authorities in the UK issued an international arrest warrant against Traynor.
Veronica Guerin
Having returned to Gilligan's gang in Dublin, Traynor became a confidential source for journalist Veronica Guerin. A year before she was murdered, Traynor hired a gunman to shoot her in the leg. At the time of her murder, Traynor was seeking a high court order against Guerin, to prevent her from publishing a book about his involvement in organised crime.[1]
Detectives from the Garda believe that Traynor was involved in planning her murder. Gardaí believe that Traynor tipped off John Gilligan about her whereabouts on the day she was murdered in 1996.[2] According to later testimony by Gilligan, Traynor ordered the murder of Guerin without his knowledge or permission.[3]
First Netherlands arrest
Traynor fled Ireland after Guerin was killed, and has never officially returned. He has since moved across Europe, mainly between Spain and the Netherlands.
Arrested in 1997 with Brian Meehan, who drove the motorcycle when Guerin was killed,[3] he was later released without charge.[1]
In the subsequent investigation by the Garda following Guerin's murder, Traynor was found to be involved in a wide variety of criminal enterprises. Second in command to Gilligan, the gang had operations from organising armed robberies to drug smuggling, embezzlement and prostitution.[4]
Second Netherlands arrest
On or near 22 August 2010, Dutch police arrested Traynor in Amstelveen. Although Amstelveen is an independent municipality, it is seen as a suburb of Amsterdam, close to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Traynor is now awaiting extradition to the UK to complete the remainder of his seven year sentence.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e RTE Newssite about arrest of Traynor in Amsterdam of 2 September 2010
- ^ a b c Irish Independent website article on the fight against druglords of 22 June 2008, retrieved 3 September 2010
- ^ a b c d Irish Independent website article on Gilligan and Guerin of 8 February 2008, visited 3 September 2010
- ^ "Dublin gangland boss John Traynor arrested in Netherlands". The Guardian. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2011.