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HEAVY-ARMED ESCORT: Bomb-Proof Van and Prison Upgrades for Crime Boss Kinahan’s Extradition

· 🇬🇧 UK · 2026-08-01 · 1 min read

The Irish Prison Service ain't messin' around, bruv. They've kitted out a whole wing of Portlaoise Prison just for crime boss Daniel Kinahan, comin' in from Dubai real soon. The section's got its own gym and library, all for the exclusive use of Kinahan himself. The feds aren't takin' any chances with this one.

To top it off, they've sourced a state-of-the-art bullet and bomb-proof van from the UK to transport him. This thing’s kitted out with ballistic protection and reinforced panels — basically an armored tank on wheels 🛠‍♂️. It even looks like any other prison van, so no one will be none the wiser. Gardaí are preppin' for a major security operation to bring Kinahan back to Ireland. He's been denied his final appeal in Dubai, and it’s now just a matter of time before he steps foot on Irish soil. Once here, he'll face charges for directing a criminal organisation — an offence that could land him behind bars for life. Podcaster James English claims Kinahan is 'lookin' forward' to returnin’ to Ireland and might even give some interviews. But the Gardaí are keepin’ tight-lipped about the details, makin' sure every last security measure is in place before they bring him home.
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