Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

The arrest of Daniel Kinahan in the United Arab Emirates represents a major breakthrough for the Garda Síochána and international law enforcement agencies.

Kinahan has been identified in Irish courts as the head of a powerful criminal network involved in global narcotics and firearms smuggling.

His capture follows years of diplomatic pressure and a $5 million reward offered by the U.S. Department of Justice for information leading to his arrest.

Irish authorities are now initiating the complex extradition process to bring him back to Dublin to face trial.