Gerald Hutch, leader of one of Ireland’s most dangerous criminal organizationsannounced that he would run in the next legislative elections as an independent candidate. The one nicknamed “The Monk”, at only 18 years old, already has around thirty convictions, including some for jewelry theft, drug trafficking or armed robbery. Just three weeks ago he was arrested for money laundering with eight other people in Lanzaroteyour place of residence.
It was formerly placed released on bail of 100,000 euros, He traveled to his native Ireland and, at the same airport, expressed his intentions. “Are you going to run in the legislative elections?” a journalist asked him. “Without a doubt,” Hutch replied. “So are you going?” insisted the informant. “100%”“The Monk” said.
At 61, Hutch is threatened with death by a rival gang, the Kinahan familydedicated to organized crime around the world. It is for this reason that he seeks the refuge of parliamentary immunity, to escape a war between clans which has already left 18 dead in just a decade.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris has announced that a general Dáil election will be held on 8 November. Elections will take place on November 29just seven months after being promoted to this position. The Anglo-Saxon country is plunged into a housing and cost of living crisis.
