Daniel Kinahan is expected to to be extradited within the next week.
Daniel Kinahan is expected to be extradited from the United Arab Emirates to a prison in the Midlands within days.
The Irish Times reports a major security operation is being put in place ahead of the alleged cartel leader's return, which could be as soon as Sunday or Monday.
He is expected to be detained at Portlaoise Prison after he appears at the Special Criminal Court to face a charge of directing organised crime.
The 49 year-old was arrested in Dubai in April.
In 2022, US authorities issued a reward of up to 5 million dollars for information which would lead to his arrest.
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