Major Irish transnational organised crime syndicate founded by Christy Kinahan in the 1990s. Based in Ireland with operations in the UK, Spain, and UAE. Engaged in drug trafficking, money laundering, murder, and arms trafficking. Estimated wealth up to €1 billion. Involved in a feud with the Hutch Gang since 2015.
CRIMENET has extracted 32 linkages for this organization, including 25 cooperative ties across 17 organizations, 7 conflicts across 5 organizations and footprints in 4 countries.
It is also established in the UK, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
It is also established in the UK, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
It is also established in the UK, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Authorities believe that the Kinahan cartel coordinated with Hezbollah in a failed attempt to smuggle 2.2 tons of cocaine from Venezuela to Ireland in September 2023.