Irish government jet leaves for UAE for Kinahan extradition
Summary
The Irish government is sending a plane to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bring back Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, to Ireland. Kinahan was arrested in Dubai and will face charges in Ireland, where security measures have been increased for his return.Key Facts
- Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under an Irish court warrant issued in April.
- Kinahan has tried to stop his extradition, but his appeals have failed.
- An Irish government jet is currently flying to the UAE to bring Kinahan back to Ireland.
- Upon arrival, Kinahan will go to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.
- The prison where Kinahan will be held has upgraded its security and facilities.
- Kinahan and his family were sanctioned by the US in 2022 for leading an organized crime group.
- He was connected to boxing through his former management company MTK Global, which represented notable boxers like Tyson Fury and Carl Frampton.
- The UAE and Ireland have an extradition agreement used previously for other crime figures.
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