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Case No. 10036Organised crime offences · 17 Apr 2026

Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates

Daniel Kinahan, a 47-year-old Irish man, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on 17 April 2026, according to Dubai Police, and the news was reported on 18 April. The arrest followed an intensive garda investigation, a file submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and a High Court arrest warrant that was sent to UAE authorities. The DPP directed that he be charged with organised crime offences, and the Minister for Justice said the arrest followed Ireland's request for his extradition. As of the latest report, gardaí said the arrest remains a matter for the UAE authorities.

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  2. Arrested17 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Kinahan, a 47-year-old Irish man, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
Where
The arrest took place in the United Arab Emirates.
When
Dubai Police said the arrest took place on 17 April 2026.
Investigation
The arrest followed an intensive garda investigation and the submission of a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
  • The DPP directed that Mr Kinahan be charged with organised crime offences.
  • He was arrested on foot of an Irish arrest warrant for alleged serious organised crime offences.
In court
Gardaí secured an arrest warrant in the High Court, which was sent to UAE authorities.
Other details
  • The Minister for Justice said the arrest followed Ireland's request for Mr Kinahan's extradition to face charges.
  • Gardaí said the arrest was made under the bilateral extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Mr Kinahan is one of three leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
  • Gardaí said the arrest remains a matter for the UAE authorities at this time.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe 47-year-old was arrested as part of a bilateral agreement. (rte.ie)
  • whereDaniel Kinahan was arrested in the United Arab Emirates. (rte.ie)
  • whenDubai Police said the arrest took place on 17 April. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe arrest followed an intensive garda investigation and the submission of a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested on foot of an Irish arrest warrant for alleged serious organised crime offences. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that he be charged with organised crime offences. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí secured an arrest warrant in the High Court, which was sent to UAE authorities. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe Minister for Justice said the arrest followed his request for extradition to face charges in Ireland. (rte.ie)
  • otherMr Kinahan is one of three leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2026
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    Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates

    Reports the arrest of Daniel Kinahan in the UAE on 17 April 2026 under an Irish warrant, with the DPP having directed charges. Includes official reaction and expert commentary on international extradition cooperation.

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