| Founded | 1980s |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Gerry Hutch |
| Founding location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Territory | Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland |
| Criminal activities | arms trafficking, armed robberies, cigarette smuggling, alcohol smuggling, gasoline smuggling, extortion, murder, money laundering |
| Allies | Keane-Collopy Gang, McCarthy-Dundon Gang, RIRA, New IRA |
| Rivals | Kinahan Organised Crime Group |
The Hutch Organised Crime Gang (HOCG), also known as the Hutch Gang, is a criminal organisation with a long history of illegal activities, primarily based in Ireland. Over the years, they have been involved in a range of criminal enterprises, including murders, drug trafficking, armed robberies, and property deals. The gang has operated in Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom, amassing assets estimated to be as high as €20 million. [1]
The Hutch gang's criminal activities date back several decades, with their involvement in at least nine murders, some of which were linked to disputes and feuds with rival criminal organisations. They have been implicated in significant armed robberies, notably heists during the 1980s that were connected to Gerry Hutch, a prominent figure in the gang. Additionally, the gang is suspected of orchestrating the 2009 heist of the Bank of Ireland branch in central Dublin, resulting in the theft of millions of euros, most of which remains unrecovered. [2]
The gang's involvement in the drug trade is notable, with allegations that they have financed drug gangs in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. This criminal organisation has been linked to numerous criminal activities, further complicating the law enforcement efforts to dismantle it. [3]
Apart from Gerry Hutch, some known members are: