​Dubliner is facing a charge of murder, and of directing organised crime, related to the Kinahan-Hutch feud

The man named in court as a key member of the Kinahan cartel based in Dubai, Sean McGovern, is due to appear before an evening sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin after his extradition flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was delayed by around two hours.

Gardaí confirmed on Thursday evening that they had arrested McGovern following his extradition.

​Minister for Justice welcomes Dubliner's extradition from Dubai to face serious charges related to Kinahan-Hutch feud

The man named in court as a key member of the Kinahan cartel based in Dubai, Sean McGovern, is due to appear before an evening sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin after his extradition flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was delayed by around two hours.

The 39-year-old Dubliner is facing a charge of murder, and of directing organised crime, related to the Kinahan-Hutch feud.

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Sean McGovern made no reply when he was formally charged with murder and four gangland offences in a Dublin court on Thursday night.

Mr McGovern, 39, spoke only once to confirm his identity during a 15-minute hearing at the non-jury Special Criminal Court.