Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation
Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan is being extradited from the UAE to Ireland to face charges related to his leadership of an organized crime group. Irish authorities have implemented high-security measures for his transport and court appearance.
Why it matters
The extradition marks a significant development in international law enforcement efforts against high-profile organized crime syndicates.
Image source, Collins Photo Agency Image caption, Daniel Kinahan pictured in 2016
A large-scale security operation is in place in the Republic of Ireland as the authorities prepare for the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan.
The 49-year-old was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April and on Saturday an Irish government jet flew to Dubai to prepare to collect him.
The plane is expected to return to Dublin on Sunday and Kinahan will then be taken to the Special Criminal Court.
Ahead of the extradition, the Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van which can be used to escort prisoners who are considered high-risk.
Irish authorities are expected to prosecute him for his involvement in leading an organised crime group.
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