Spanish court issues international arrest warrant for John Gilligan’s son

Darren Gilligan was a no-show at a courthouse last October where he and his father were among nine people due to take the stand on drugs and weapons charges

John Gilligan (left) and his son, Darren, in October 2020. File picture: Collins Courts

An international arrest warrant has been issued for John Gilligan’s son ahead of the Irish man's trial on drugs and weapons charges.

Spanish court officials confirmed Darren Gilligan was now officially a wanted man after his no-show at a courthouse last October where he and his father were among nine people due to take the stand.