Leading Dublin Gangster Murder 'Inside Job'

Gardaí believe the killing of one of Dublin's most powerful gang leaders may have been an inside job.

Notorious drug dealer and gang leader Eamon Dunne was killed on Friday in the Faussagh House in Cabra, north Dublin in a what has been described as a "professional" gun attack.

Today, Gardaí have revealed they believe the killers had sent an accomplice to the pub to confirm exactly where Dunne was sitting.

During the incident one of the gunmen walked over to Dunne, pushing people out of the way. He began shooting at Dunne from behind, discharging at least six shots from a 9mm automatic pistol. The killing was captured on CCTV inside the pub.

Gardaí are saying that the gunman must have had information on exactly where Dunne had been sitting before they entered the bar where the gang leader was celebrating his 34th birthday.

Gardai are appealing for information in relation to the fatal shooting at a licensed premises in Cabra, Dublin 7 last night 23rd April 2010 at approximately 10pm.

Investigating officers are anxious to speak to persons who were inside or outside the premises either before or during the incident, particularly between the hours of 8pm - 10pm.

They are also looking for information on a silver coloured saloon car, which was outside the premises shortly before the shooting. It is described as similar to a Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat.

Anybody with information is asked to contact the Incident Room at Mountjoy Garda Station on 01-6668600, the Garda Confidential 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/GK)