Daniel Kinahan: Notorious Irish Crime Boss Captured in Dubai

Fri Apr 17 2026 20:17:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel Kinahan, a fugitive and suspected crime boss, has been apprehended in Dubai following a warrant issued by Irish authorities for serious organized crime charges.

Daniel Kinahan, an Irish fugitive alleged to be a major crime boss, was arrested in Dubai as part of a concerted effort to combat international organized crime. The arrest, which took place on April 15, followed a detailed judicial file from Irish authorities, leading to an official warrant for his capture. Kinahan is associated with an extensive criminal network and is now awaiting extradition procedures.

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in relation to alleged serious organized crime offences.

Kinahan, aged in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai over a warrant issued by the Irish courts, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported.

Dubai police say the arrest was made on Wednesday, 15 April after intensive search and surveillance operations.

An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said they were aware of the arrest of an Irish national.

Dubai police have said they have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organized crime network.

The arrest comes as part of efforts to combat cross-border crime.

The arrest followed the receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities detailing Kinahan's alleged crimes and his involvement in an international criminal organization.

Based on the file, Dubai Public Prosecution issued an arrest warrant to initiate legal procedures ahead of his extradition.

Kinahan was captured within 48 hours of the warrant being issued.

Gardaí say the arrest is in accordance with the bilateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.

They say the arrest of the Irish National in Dubai remains a matter for the authorities in the United Arab Emirates at this time.

In a statement, An Garda Síochána said: Today's arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement cooperation in tackling transnational organized crime.