Government jet on way to Dubai for Kinahan extradition
The new Government jet has left Ireland as the first leg of an operation is under way to extradite Daniel Kinahan back to Ireland.
The Irish government has dispatched a new Dassault Falcon 6X jet to Dubai, as part of a mission to extradite Daniel Kinahan back to his home country. The 49-year-old businessman was apprehended in Dubai last April, following a warrant issued by the Irish courts. Kinahan's legal team had recently lost their final appeal against his extradition, prompting Irish authorities to prepare for his return to Ireland.
He is now expected to face charges related to directing an organized crime group. The Government's new jet departed Baldonnell this morning and is anticipated to arrive in the UAE later today, facilitating Kinahan's journey to Ireland. Upon his arrival, he will be taken to the Special Criminal Court, where he will be formally charged.
Significant security measures, including the involvement of gardaí, the Defence Forces, and the Irish Prison Service, will be implemented to ensure Kinahan's safe transfer. The Irish Prison Service has recently acquired a specialized, bulletproof and bomb-proof escort van to transport high-risk inmates, such as criminal gang leaders and terrorists.
Additionally, the prison service has enhanced security facilities within the maximum-security Portlaoise Prison.
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