Christy Kinahan Snr

Christy Kinahan Snr

criminal Ireland

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,653
Power
5$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,653 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 4,653 $5,100 5$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: 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. 2

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Money-laundering network used by Kinahans and Kremlin bought bank after US sanction – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Christy Kinahan Snr is the founder of the Kinahan cartel, which has been involved in drug smuggling operations from Spain to Ireland. 2

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: international dimension now crucial – The Irish Times