'One of Ireland's most wanted': Interpol helps arrest alleged high-ranking Kinahan gang member
INTERPOL, the international policing organisation, has helped arrest an alleged high-ranking member of the Kinahan organised crime gang. Sean McGovern, 38, was taken into custody in Dubai on Thursday following the publication of an Interpol Red Notice in collaboration with Irish and UAE authorities. While Irish authorities have not named McGovern themselves, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the arrest was a fitting tribute to late Assistant Garda Commissioner John O'Driscoll. 'Most wanted' Following the arrest, Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock said authorities were now working to extradite McGovern from Dubai. "One of Ireland's most wanted individuals has been arrested thanks to the combined efforts of the Irish authorities and the United Arab Emirates," he said. "Cases like this underline the value of international police cooperation via Interpol's global network, and again highlights that no fugitive can consider themselves safe from justice. "McGovern, who is wanted for charges including murder and…
13 Oct 00:00 · The Irish Post