Son of Kinahan crime gang member is extradited to Britain accused of firearms charges
THE SON of one of the most trusted associates of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group has been extradited to Britain to stand trial for alleged firearms offences following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Jack Kavanagh, from Tamworth, Staffordshire was escorted back to Britain by a team of officers from the NCA's Joint International Crime Centre last week. The 24-year-old — who is the son of Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh — appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video link on Friday, October 4, where he was remanded into custody. Jack Kavanagh was arrested in May 2023 at Malaga Airport by officers from the Spanish National Police as he was transiting from Dubai to Turkey. He is accused of being involved in the supply and acquisition of firearms after NCA investigators discovered messages on the encrypted messaging platform Encrochat. 'We will not stop' The latest development follows the extradition of Dublin man Liam Byrne late last year following an NCA investigation. He was arrested in June 2023…
9 Oct 00:00 · The Irish Post