Dissident republicans have made a chilling threat to execute a Derry career criminal and his cross-border gang.
Hardliners have told the ‘Journal’ that the time for talking is over as Derry hoods continue to terrorise businesses and communities in Inishowen, escaping back across the border to avoid the clutches of Gardai.
The statement was made this week am
id growing fears that the burglars are planning to ‘up the ante’ in their cross-border crime campaign.
A dissident republican source sent the following sinister warning to the hoods: “People will be executed if these activities continue. Everything else has been tried and failed.
“We must look at the trauma they are causing to the community and business people from Muff to Moville - they have tortured them in recent years.
“The time for talking is over. No one wants to go down this road but if it’s needed, it’ll be done.”
The source said the criminals must choose one of two “simple options” to stay alive - either down tools or leave the area altogether.
“The wider republican community is coming under increasing pressure to finish this gang once and for all. The ball is now in their court - they will either have to move out or cease their activities. They should be advised that we are watching the situation very closely.”
