Issue Date: 09/08/2026
A male, in his late 40s, has been arrested and charged this evening by An Garda Síochána in relation to Serious Organised Crime offences.
The male was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish Courts. He was extradited following a judicial process there. His extradition was in accordance with the bi-lateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and United Arab Emirates. The extradition was facilitated by the logistical support of the Irish Air Corps.
Speaking today, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said,
"This arrest shows our determination, along with our international policing partners including Dubai Police, to target transnational organised crime groups.
It also shows the value of our relationship with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Justice at judicial level, and on a police-to-police basis.
This relationship has been supported by the Irish Government’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.”
The male is due to appear at the Special Criminal Court shortly.
As the matter will be before the Courts, An Garda Síochána will not be making any further comment.
