Sean McGovern was arrested in the early hours of this morning and is currently in custody in the United Arab Emirates.
Mr McGovern is originally from Crumlin but has been living in Dubai after leaving Ireland during the Hutch-Kinahan feud.
He’s been named as a senior figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group and is wanted for questioning about the murder of Noel DuckEgg Kirwan, who was shot dead just before Christmas eight years ago.
The High Court has an arrest warrant out for him and this morning he has been picked up in Dubai.
Sean McGovern was injured during the Regency Hotel shooting in 2016 but didn’t cooperate with the garda investigation.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says while she can’t comment on any individual case, those involved in organised crime should know there is no hiding place and they will face justice.
