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World · 8 August 2026

Irish government jet flies to UAE for Kinahan extradition

Irish government jet flies to UAE for Kinahan extradition

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Ireland's government jet has been dispatched to the United Arab Emirates in connection with efforts to extradite Daniel Kinahan, who was arrested in Dubai in April. Kinahan is suspected of being a crime boss and is anticipated to return to Ireland by air on Sunday. Irish authorities are preparing to prosecute him for leading an organised crime group.

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