The Kinahan Cartel is an organized crime group based in Ireland with connections and activities reaching international levels. The cartel is primarily involved in drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, money laundering, and contract killings. It is considered one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Ireland.The cartel was founded by Christy Kinahan Sr., also known as "Dapper Don," who established a criminal empire in the 1980s. Under his leadership, the Kinahan Cartel became known for its involvement in the international drug trade, particularly in Europe and South America.The cartel's main rival is the Hutch crime family, led by Gerry Hutch.

The feud between the Kinahan and Hutch families has resulted in a series of violent conflicts and numerous deaths within the Irish criminal underworld.The Kinahan Cartel is known for its sophisticated operations, utilizing encrypted communication systems, money laundering techniques, and extensive networks of criminal associates. They have been known to employ contract killers and enforcers, often targeting rival gang members or individuals who pose a threat to their organization.Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and other countries have been actively targeting the Kinahan Cartel in an effort to dismantle its operations. Numerous arrests have been made, and significant seizures of drugs and assets have taken place, but the cartel continues to operate albeit with some disruption to its activities.


In the wake of the Liam Byrne arrest the writing seems to be on the wall for the Kinahan cartel as their grip on power slowly and methodically slips away. In this episode, we dive deep into the crumbling cartel and how the whole leadership group is either behind bars or on the run.

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Kinahan cartel collapse: ‘They’re in disarray because they don’t know what’s next and who’s next’ – The Irish Times