One of Ireland’s most wanted fugitives, Sean McGovern, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates following cooperation via INTERPOL.

The 38-year-old, an alleged high-ranking member of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, was taken into custody by Dubai Police on Thursday 10 October.

The arrest follows the publication of an INTERPOL Red Notice, or international wanted persons alert, to support the ongoing collaboration between Irish and UAE authorities.

“One of Ireland’s most wanted individuals has been arrested thanks to the combined efforts of the Irish authorities and the United Arab Emirates,” INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock 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 directing an organised crime group, will be held in the UAE pending extradition proceedings.

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