Dubai arrest ends long chase of Irish crime king

A manhunt that stretched over several years finally ended in Dubai, where authorities seized a key figure linked to one of Ireland’s most notorious criminal groups. The 48‑year‑old, believed to head the Kinahan cartel, was taken into custody during a covert operation that saw Irish and UAE officials working together. Dubai police kept the identity hidden, describing him as an Irish fugitive involved in international organised crime.Irish media confirmed the arrest on Friday, and Garda Síochána released a statement saying they would pursue serious criminals wherever they hide. The cartel has been tied to a violent feud with the Hutch gang, which has claimed 18 lives since 2015. Authorities plan to charge him in Ireland on matters related to that conflict, and the U. S. Treasury had previously offered a $5 million reward for information on the cartel’s leaders.