Irish police: Man charged in relation to serious organised crime offences

A man in his late 40s has been arrested and charged in relation to serious organised crime offences, an Garda Síochána (Irish police) has said, after being extradited following his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says the arrest shows the force's determination to "target transnational organised crime groups" alongside international policing partners such as Dubai police. He adds it shows the value of the force's relationship with the authoritie