Hutch Organized Crime Gang

The Hutch Organized Crime Gang (HOCG), also known as the Hutch Gang, is a criminal organization 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]

History

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 organizations. 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 organization has been linked to numerous criminal activities, further complicating the law enforcement efforts to dismantle it. ^[3]

Members

Apart from Gerry Hutch, some known members are:

• Gary Hutch - a nephew of Gerry Hutch, his murder on 24 September 2015 sparked the feud with the Kinahans. ^[4]
• Derek Hutch - a brother of Gary Hutch, he was attacked in prison during the feud. ^{[5] [6]} He was released from prison in July 2021. ^[7] On 27 March 2022 he was riding his motorcycle and hit a Ukrainian woman on Amiens Street. ^[8]
• Eddie Hutch Snr - a brother of Gerry Hutch, he mostly was involved in fraud and shoplifting. ^[9] He was shot dead on 8 February 2016 as part of the feud with the Kinahans. ^[9]
• David Douglas - a former zookeeper and member of the Provisional IRA he was shot dead in July 2016 as part of the feud. ^[10] He survived being shot the previous November. ^[10] Freddie Thompson was convicted of his murder. ^[11]

Main article: Hutch–Kinahan feud

References

1. Lally, Conor (2019-03-30). "Gerry Hutch named as feud leader in secret testimony". Irish Times . Retrieved 2023-04-25.
2. Keane, Conor (1 April 2000). "Hutch to Clear Outstanding Liabilities in a £1.2m Deal with the State". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 27 February 2007. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
3. Williams, Paul (27 October 2011). Badfellas. Penguin Books. pp. 243–. ISBN   9780141970295 . Retrieved 6 August 2014.
4. MacNamee, Garreth (16 June 2018). "The double-crossing career criminal convicted of murder which sparked the Kinahan/Hutch feud". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
5. Calnan, Denise (26 Apr 2016). "Timeline: Murders, attacks and attempted talks of deadly Hutch-Kinahan feud". Irish Independent . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
6. "Fear of reprisals after criminal shot dead in Spain". RTÉ News. 25 Sep 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
7. O'Connell, Patrick; Foy, Ken (2021-07-31). "'Dangerous and volatile' convicted killer Derek 'Del Boy' Hutch released from prison amid high security". Irish Independent . Retrieved 2023-04-25.
8. Tuite, Tom (2023-01-17). "Derek 'Del Boy' Hutch charged with dangerous driving causing serious harm to woman". Western People . Retrieved 2023-04-25.
9. "Eddie Hutch senior has been shot dead in Dublin's north inner city". Irish Independent.
10. MacMahon, Cathal (1 Jul 2016). "Former Dublin zookeeper turned drug dealer is victim of latest shooting". Irish Independent . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
11. "Freddie Thompson found guilty of feud murder of David Douglas". TheJournal.ie. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2023.