{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/6ae0b5ea664593f806f273f9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How torture videos are escalating drug debt intimidation in Ireland  ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/1793111484068-3faa4e3d-78b8-456c-8d70-ebdfe06af0aa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Incidents of violent drug-debt intimidation are rising in Ireland – and the methods are becoming more concerning and elaborate. </p><p><br></p><p>Brutal enforcers are now using &#39;disappearing&#39; video technology on social media platforms to capture and distribute graphic footage of torture. </p><p><br></p><p>The targeted aggression goes beyond those allegedly in arrears, with innocent friends and family members increasingly caught up in the cruel crossfire. </p><p><br></p><p>What are the gardaí doing about it? </p><p>Is there a class issue at play? </p><p>And what about the incidents we&#39;re not hearing about? </p><p><br></p><p>Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Southern Correspondent Ralph Riegel to examine a terrifying new trend in Ireland&#39;s underworld. </p>","author_name":"Belfast Telegraph"}