Christy Kinahan Snr
IrelandcriminalMaleb. 19541.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Christy Kinahan Snr is the founder of the Kinahan cartel, a notorious Irish organized crime group known for its involvement in large-scale drug trafficking. Based in southern Spain, Kinahan has been a significant figure in the international drug trade for over two decades, sourcing cocaine for smuggling into Ireland. Despite ongoing law enforcement efforts and a substantial bounty placed on his head by U.S. authorities, Kinahan remains at large, highlighting the challenges faced by police in dismantling well-established crime networks.
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Christy Kinahan snr is the founder of the Kinahan cartel.
Pressure unusually high on Simon Harris and Jack Chambers for budget they dare not mess up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-22
Christy Kinahan snr has served multiple prison sentences for drug-related offenses.
What now for Daniel Kinahan’s wife, children and associates in Dubai? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Christy Kinahan snr is the founder of the Kinahan organisation linked to international crime.
International money-laundering investigation under way into Kinahan cartel assets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Rossi was among a group of people sanctioned last year by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which also sanctioned Kinahan cartel founder Christy Kinahan snr.
Money-laundering network used by Kinahans and Kremlin bought bank after US sanction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Christy Kinahan Snr is the founder of the Kinahan cartel, which has been involved in drug smuggling operations from Spain to Ireland.
international dimension now crucial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07