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Dubai Stop: Kinahan Cartel Leader Finally Cornered
world-news1 month ago

Dubai Stop: Kinahan Cartel Leader Finally Cornered

Daniel Kinahan, the reputed head of the Kinahan cartel and a central figure in Europe’s drug trade, was arrested in Dubai in a joint operation by Irish and UAE authorities after years on the run across Europe and the Gulf; Ireland plans charges tied to a feud with the Hutch gang that has claimed 18 lives since 2015, and the U.S. had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to such cartel leaders.

Dubai nab ends years-long hunt for Irish cartel boss Kinahan
world-news1 month ago

Dubai nab ends years-long hunt for Irish cartel boss Kinahan

An international fugitive, Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of Ireland’s Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai in a covert Ireland–UAE operation, ending a years-long manhunt. The 48-year-old fled Ireland for Spain before relocating to the UAE and now faces Irish-organized crime charges linked to the Kinahan–Hutch feud that has left 18 people dead since 2015. The cartel, described as a major force in Europe’s cocaine trade, was also connected to boxing via MTK Global, and the case follows a U.S. Treasury reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to his arrest or the cartel’s destruction.

Kinahan Arrest in Dubai Signals Cross-Border Crackdown on Organized Crime
world1 month ago

Kinahan Arrest in Dubai Signals Cross-Border Crackdown on Organized Crime

Irish fugitive Daniel Kinahan, linked to the Kinahan organised crime cartel and formerly tied to MTK Global boxing management, was arrested in Dubai on an Irish warrant for serious organised crime offences. Dubai authorities said the arrest, carried out within 48 hours of the warrant being issued, will proceed under the Ireland–UAE extradition framework, with Gardaí and Irish ministers praising international cooperation in tackling cross-border crime.

Dubai detains suspect in shooting of Russian general, Moscow says
world3 months ago

Dubai detains suspect in shooting of Russian general, Moscow says

Russia’s FSB says Lyubomir Korba, a Russian citizen, was detained in Dubai on suspicion of shooting Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence, in Moscow. Two accomplices are identified—one detained in Moscow and another who fled to Ukraine. Moscow blames Ukraine for the attack, which occurred as peace talks in Abu Dhabi were wrapping up, marking another suspected assassination tied to the conflict.