Minister of Justice says 'crime has no borders' after hailing swift action on alleged drug boss Kinahan
The Minister of Justice has vowed that global borders should "never be a shield" after revealing how alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the Emirates only 48 hours after a request from Irish authorities. Abdullah Al Nuaimi cited the high-profile extradition case as an example of how law enforcement agencies and courts from around the world must work together to root out serious…
Dubai's Minister of Justice declared that no international border can protect crime, following the swift extradition of alleged Irish drug boss Daniel Kinahan from the UAE. Mr Kinahan, 49, was arrested in just 48 hours after a request from Irish authorities, highlighting the importance of global law enforcement collaboration. Facing charges of organised crime, murder, and drug trafficking in Ireland, Kinahan's extradition followed a Dubai Court of Cassation ruling and a UAE-Ireland extradition treaty.
The UAE, a party to 16 universal and regional agreements, aims to trace, freeze, seize, and recover proceeds of crime through judicial co-operation. Ireland's Prime Minister praised the UAE's efforts, noting the strong extradition relationship. The UAE's extradition requests in 2025 totaled 576, with 178 decisions issued.
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