The Irish Government jet believed to be carrying alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan from Dubai has landed in Ireland.
It comes after the arrest in April in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the Dublin boxing promoter, who is an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group.
Mr Kinahan, in his late 40s, was detained on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.
Earlier the ministers of justice for Ireland and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the extradition, after a formal request submitted by Irish authorities, and the final decision was issued after a judgment by the Dubai Court of Cassation, in accordance with the extradition treaty between the two countries.
Jim O’Callaghan and Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi said that the final extradition decision “reflects the steadfast commitment of both countries to the rule of law and reinforces international judicial co-operation”.
The plane landed at Casement aerodrome in Baldonnel on the outskirts of Dublin just after 6.30pm.
Shortly after the plane landed, a convoy of vehicles with blacked-out windows left the aerodrome at high speed.
Two separate convoys then arrived at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court, where Mr Kinahan is due to appear later, as crowds watched.
Several BMWs drove through an open gate and into the underground car park at the court, with the gate swiftly closing behind them.
