Daniel Kinahan. Photo: US Department of StateShow caption: Daniel Kinahan. Photo: US Department of StateKinahan faces charges related to organised crime, including murder and illicit drug traffickingThe NationalAugust 09, 2026The UAE has handed over alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan to Irish authorities following an extradition process.Abdullah Al Nuaimi, UAE's Minister of Justice, confirmed the decision on Sunday.Kinahan faces charges related to organised crime, including leading a criminal organisation, murder and illicit drug trafficking.Reports in Irish media said an Irish government plane was sent to Dubai to take custody of Kinahan, whose organisation is said to be worth more than $1 billion, and return him to Dublin.The extradition followed a ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the extradition treaty between the UAE and Ireland, Wam said.Mr Al Nuaimi and his Irish counterpart, Jim O'Callaghan, discussed the case in a phone call and welcomed the extradition as a sign of strengthened judicial cooperation between the two countries.The ministers said the decision demonstrated their commitment to the rule of law and cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, adding that serious offenders should have no safe haven from justice.Mr O'Callaghan thanked UAE authorities for their efforts in the extradition process and praised the work of the country's judicial authorities.Updated: August 09, 2026, 10:47 AM