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Daniel Kinahan Arrested in Dubai Amid Organized Crime Crackdown

4/17/2026

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Daniel Kinahan, the alleged Kinahan crime group leader, was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2026, under an Irish arrest warrant.
Dubai Police carried out the operation within 48 hours of receiving a judicial file from Irish authorities.
The arrest supports an international effort to fight organized crime under Ireland–United Arab Emirates extradition agreement.
Kinahan's activities include drug trafficking and firearm offenses tied to a violent feud that caused multiple deaths.

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Daniel Kinahan, the alleged Kinahan crime group leader, was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2026, under an Irish arrest warrant.
Dubai Police carried out the operation within 48 hours of receiving a judicial file from Irish authorities.
The arrest supports an international effort to fight organized crime under Ireland–United Arab Emirates extradition agreement.
Kinahan's activities include drug trafficking and firearm offenses tied to a violent feud that caused multiple deaths.