A man who was arrested in the UAE before being extradited to Ireland is to appear before the Special Criminal Court shortly.
It is understood that the individual in question is Daniel Kinahan.
A Garda spokesperson said that the man, who is aged in his late 40s, has been arrested and charged this evening by An Garda Síochána in relation to Serious Organised Crime offences.
“The male was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish Courts. He was extradited following a judicial process there. His extradition was in accordance with the bilateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.”
“The extradition was facilitated by the logistical support of the Irish Air Corps,” the statement said.
Speaking today, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly (pictured) said, “This arrest shows our determination, along with our international policing partners including Dubai Police, to target transnational organised crime groups.”
“It also shows the value of our relationship with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Justice at judicial level, and on a police-to-police basis.”
This relationship has been supported by the Irish Government’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan said, “Today’s extradition, made possible by the excellent work of An Garda Síochána, sends a clear message that suspected perpetrators of serious and organised crime will find no safe haven from justice, and ensures that such individuals are brought before the courts.”