Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

The arrest of the 47-year-old in the United Arab Emirates marks a significant breakthrough for the Gardaí and their international partners, including the U.S. Department of Justice.

Kinahan has been identified in Irish courts as the head of one of Europe's most powerful drug trafficking organizations, which has been linked to a deadly feud and money laundering operations.

The operation follows a $5 million reward offer by the U.S. government for information leading to his capture.

Authorities are now working on the complex legal process to bring Kinahan back to Dublin to face trial for his alleged role in the criminal network.