Government jet leaves Ireland for Dubai as Daniel Kinahan is finally extradited. The aircraft took off from Casement Aerodrome on Saturday morning at around 10.30am (independent.ie). Kinahan, a former Irish police officer, had been in custody since 2018 on charges related to corruption and money laundering. His extradition was delayed after he lost an appeal against the process, which was recently rejected by the Irish courts (thejournal.ie). The decision marks the end of a long legal battle that began when Kinahan was arrested in 2018 following a request from the United Arab Emirates. His case has drawn significant attention due to the high-profile nature of his alleged crimes and the international legal complexities involved. The government jet’s departure signals the official start of his transfer to Dubai, where he is expected to face trial. The extradition process highlights the cooperation between Ireland and the UAE in addressing transnational crime.
