Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Rebecca Black

Man held at Dublin airport by police probing activities of Kinahan crime gang

Police have been investigating the activities of the Kinahan crime gang (PA) - (PA Archive)

An Irish man has been arrested at a Dublin airport by police investigating the activities of the Kinahan crime gang.

Sean McGovern was escorted on an Irish military flight from Dubai to Casement Aerodrome where he was arrested on Thursday evening.

A senior Garda officer confirmed the extradition had taken place.

McGovern is due to appear before the Special Criminal Court later on Thursday evening.

During a press conference in Dublin ahead of the court appearance, Garda Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon said the man arrested had been the subject of an Interpol Red Notice.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.