'A cartel has deep pockets': Repatriation of crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland being kept 'very tight'

Senior Garda sources said the security measures in place for Kinahan, aged 48, will be at the highest level

'Daniel Kinahan will be the most heavily secured prisoner in the country. His remand and adjournment court appearances will most likely be by video link.' File picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

The circle of people with knowledge of security arrangements for the repatriation of crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland is being kept “very tight”, senior sources have said.

A high-level threat and risk assessment is to be carried out on the likely extradition of the Kinahan cartel leader, which will inform the level of security that will be put in place, sources say.