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Daniel Kinahan’s transfer from Dubai to Ireland
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Where it stands
Daniel Kinahan was extradited from the United Arab Emirates and arrived in Ireland on an Irish government jet at Casement Aerodrome on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The handover and return-flight milestones in the charter have happened; any prosecution or court case is outside this situation.
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The story so far
Update 221 hours later
Suspected Gang Boss Lands in Dublin After UAE Extradition
A government jet from Dubai lands at Baldonnel, and the alleged Kinahan cartel leader faces a directing charge in the Special Criminal Court.
Still open after this report
- No public confirmation yet of trial date, full evidence, or how long Portlaoise reinforcement will last.
Update 1
Irish Government Jet Heads to Dubai to Bring Back Alleged Mob Boss Daniel Kinahan
A state jet left Ireland on 8 August and landed back at Casement Aerodrome just after 6:30pm on 9 August with Daniel Kinahan, 49, who was charged that night with directing a criminal organisation.
Still open after this report
- No detailed evidence, witness list, or prosecution file has been made public.
- No confirmed account yet of how the alleged organisation operated inside Ireland.
History
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Who's involved
People
- Daniel KinahanIrish sports promoter and suspected crime boss2 reports
Places
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)Emirates Rd - Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South - Dubai - United Arab Emirates2 reports
- Casement Aerodrome (Baldonnel)Co. Dublin, Ireland2 reports
- Portlaoise PrisonPortlaoise Prison, Dublin Rd, Beladd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland2 reports
- The Criminal Courts of JusticeThe Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate St, Saint James, Dublin, 8, Ireland2 reports
- DubaiDubai - United Arab Emirates1 report
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