No legal aid for six individuals with alleged links to Kinahan crime gang

Legal aid has been refused for six individuals allegedly linked to the Kinahan crime gang in cases involving the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).

CAB had previously secured court orders freezing assets it says are the proceeds of crime including jewellery, motorbikes, property and cars following raids conducted as part of its investigation into the Kinahan gang at various locations in March 2016.

Arising out of those seizures CAB has brought proceedings against 11 people, including Liam Byrne who the bureau says is a member of the Kinahan gang.