Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested Irish citizen Daniel Kinahan in Dubai, one of the most prominent figures in organized crime in Europe. According to Irish police, the operation was carried out in collaboration between several international law enforcement agencies and resulted from a months-long investigation conducted in complete secrecy. Investigators tracked his movements over an extended period, using surveillance methods in public areas in Dubai, including zones near the Burj Khalifa. The arrest was also made possible after the new extradition agreement between Ireland and the Emirates came into force in 2025. Daniel Kinahan is accused of leading an international drug trafficking network, money laundering, and establishing a criminal structure spanning more than 20 countries. Authorities have seized and analyzed encrypted communications from his associates, which are suspected to have revealed organized criminal orders and operations. He had lived in Dubai for about a decade after leaving Europe in 2016, while his name has long been linked to the so-called "Kinahan cartel" and the violent conflict with the Hutch gang in Ireland. His arrest is considered by authorities as one of the most significant blows to organized crime in Europe in recent years.