Cartel boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai as part of an international operation targeting serious organised crime.
Kinahan, 48, was detained on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in connection with alleged serious organised crime offences.
The arrest, according to a statement issued by the Dubai Police, took place on 15 April after specialised teams launched intensive search and surveillance operations. This resulted in Kinahan’s arrest within just 48 hours of a warrant being issued by Dubai Public Prosecution.
Dubai Police said they had received a judicial file from Irish authorities detailing Kinahan’s alleged crimes and his involvement in what they described as an international criminal organisation.
The operation was conducted with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in accordance with a bilateral extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.
“An Garda Síochána is aware of the arrest of an Irish National in the United Arab Emirates,” today’s statement confirmed.
“The male, in his late 40s, was arrested on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish Courts in relation to alleged Serious Organised Crime offences.
“The arrest is in accordance with the bi-lateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and United Arab Emirates.
“The arrest of the Irish National in Dubai remains a matter for the authorities in the United Arab Emirates at this time.”
