Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai as part of a coordinated international operation targeting serious organised crime. The 48-year-old Irish national was detained on April 15 after authorities acted on an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
According to a statement from Dubai Police, specialised teams carried out intensive search and surveillance efforts, leading to Kinahan’s arrest within 48 hours of the warrant being issued by Dubai Public Prosecution. The operation followed the receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities outlining alleged offences and links to an international criminal organisation.
The arrest was conducted in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior and under the framework of a bilateral extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. Officials confirmed that the process aligns with existing legal arrangements between both countries.
Irish police acknowledged the development, stating that An Garda Síochána is aware of the arrest of an Irish national in the UAE in connection with alleged serious organised crime offences. They noted that the matter remains under the jurisdiction of UAE authorities at this stage.
The case marks a significant step in cross-border efforts to address organised crime, with further developments expected as legal proceedings continue.
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