Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.

Kinahan, aged in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai over a warrant issued by the Irish courts, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported.

Dubai police say the arrest was made on Wednesday, 15 April after intensive search and surveillance operations.

An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said they were aware of the arrest of an Irish national.

Dubai police have said they have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organised crime network.

The arrest comes as part of efforts to combat cross-border crime.

The arrest followed the receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities detailing the Kinahan's alleged crimes and his involvement in an international criminal organisation.

Based on the file, Dubai Public Prosecution issued an arrest warrant to initiate legal procedures ahead of his extradition.

Kinahan was captured within 48 hours of the warrant being issued.

Gardaí say the arrest is in accordance with the bi-lateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and United Arab Emirates.

They say the arrest of the Irish National in Dubai remains a matter for the authorities in the United Arab Emirates at this time.

In a statement An Garda Síochána said: "Today's arrest is another extremely important demonstration of the need for international law enforcement co-operation in tackling transnational organised crime."