Angela Willis
Angela Willis is an Assistant Commissioner with An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police service, where she oversees the Organised and Serious Crime division. In her role, she is instrumental in leading operations against drug trafficking and organized crime, emphasizing the importance of community safety and the disruption of criminal networks. Recently, she spoke about a significant seizure of cocaine in Co Kildare, highlighting the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to combat drug-related crime in Ireland.
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Angela Willis is the assistant commissioner with responsibility for organised and serious crime.
Number of Garda investigations into Grok AI images rises to 244 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis praised the Garda’s role in the Operation Destabilise.
Gardaí identify Irish group helping launder cash for Russian sanction dodgers and Kinahans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Garda assistant commissioner Angela Willis stated the force continues to work closely with national and international partners.
Seven arrested and more €1.36m cash seized in three operations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21Angela Willis, assistant commissioner for organised and serious crime, emphasized the ongoing efforts to disrupt organised crime groups involved in cybercrime.
Intel gathered following HSE attack leads to dismantling of ransomware gang – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08Angela Willis is the Assistant Garda Commissioner who spoke about the investigation into the MV Matthew operation.
Hizbullah and Iran suspected of involvement in MV Matthew smuggling operation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Angela Willis commented on the operation regarding the harmful impact of heroin trafficking.
Two men arrested following €3m heroin seizure in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03Angela Willis is the head of Organised and Serious Crime in the Garda and commented on the impact of the Garda clampdown on gang violence.
How group became Ireland’s biggest crime gang without firing a shot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis of the Garda Organised and Serious Crime unit said it was 'a further example of its commitment to target the enablers and facilitators of organised crime'.
Man arrested after cocaine worth €10.6m seized
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis, who is in charge of Organised and Serious Crime, emphasized the commitment to target the enablers and facilitators of organised crime.
Cocaine valued at €10.6m seized by gardaí in truck stopped on M9 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19Angela Willis is the assistant commissioner and head of Organised and Serious Crime in the Garda.
Fast boats and military-grade guns are new trends in Irish drugs trade, says assistant Garda chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Assistant commissioner Angela Willis described the operation as 'another significant seizure of cocaine destined for the Irish market'.
Two men arrested as cocaine worth €5m is seized in Kildare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12