Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of the Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai on Wednesday in a joint operation between Irish and UAE authorities. The arrest follows a years-long manhunt for Kinahan, who is wanted on organized crime charges related to a deadly gangland feud in Ireland. He is expected to face charges in Ireland, where the Kinahan cartel has been linked to 18 deaths since 2015. Kinahan had fled Ireland after surviving an assassination attempt. The U.S. Treasury Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the cartel's leaders or its financial dismantling.

Daniel Kinahan, a suspected Irish crime boss, was arrested in Dubai on Wednesday, April 15th, based on a warrant issued by Irish courts. Kinahan is accused of involvement in serious organized crime offenses. The US government had previously sanctioned him in April 2022, identifying him as a leader of the Kinahan organized crime cartel. He also had ties to the sports world through his former boxing management company, MTK Global. Dubai police stated the arrest was part of an effort to combat international organized crime.