Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai and faces extradition back to Ireland over ‘serious organised crime offences’.
Mr Kinahan, who is in his 40s, was arrested on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.
Dubai Police said they had arrested an ‘Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organised crime network’.
Irish police have said it is aware of the arrest of an Irish national in the United Arab Emirates.
‘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 Garda said in a statement on Friday.
They added that the arrest ‘remains a matter for the authorities in the United Arab Emirates at this time’.
The Garda said the ‘arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement co-operation in tackling transnational organised crime’.
Dubai Police said the arrest took place on April 15. They said Kinahan, who has been based in the UAE for over a decade, was arrested within 48 hours of the warrant being issued by the Irish government.
‘Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organised crime network. The arrest comes as part of efforts to combat cross-border crime,’ Dubai Police said in a statement.
‘The arrest followed the receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities detailing the suspect’s alleged crimes and his involvement in an international criminal organisation.
‘Based on the file, Dubai Public Prosecution issued an arrest warrant to initiate legal procedures ahead of his extradition.
‘Specialised teams immediately launched intensive search and surveillance operations, leading to the suspect’s capture within 48 hours of the warrant being issued.
‘Dubai Police confirmed that the arrest took place on April 15, reflecting the force’s rapid response and operational readiness in handling international cases.’
The arrest is in accordance with the bi-lateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and United Arab Emirates.
A Garda statement said: ‘An Garda Siochana has been steadfast in our determination that we would pursue those allegedly involved in serious organised criminal activity, wherever they go.
‘Today’s arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement co-operation in tackling transnational organised crime.
‘An Garda Siochana has developed many major international partnerships in our efforts to target transnational organised crime groups.
‘Our relationship with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Justice at judicial level, and on a police-to-police basis, is valued.
‘This relationship has been supported by the Irish Government Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Department of Foreign Affairs.’
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