Suspected Leader of Ireland’s Biggest Crime Gang Arrested at Dublin Airport

Suspected Leader of Ireland’s Biggest Crime Gang Arrested at Dublin Airport
Dublin, Ireland — January 25, 2026

The man suspected of leading Ireland’s largest organised crime gang, known as “The Family,” is in custody tonight following an armed Garda operation at Dublin Airport.

Sources confirm that the arrest took place on Sunday evening, with detectives from the Garda National Drugs and Crime Bureau (GNDCB)—Ireland’s primary anti-gangland unit—leading the operation.

The suspect, understood to be from the Clondalkin area of Dublin, is scheduled to appear in court in the city on Monday morning. Gardaí have not released further details ahead of the court appearance, citing the ongoing investigation.

This arrest represents a significant development in Ireland’s ongoing efforts to combat organised crime networks and disrupt high-level gang activity. The GNDCB has previously described “The Family” as one of the country’s most violent and sophisticated criminal organisations, involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and other serious offences.

Further updates on the suspect’s court proceedings and any charges brought against him will be provided as the case develops.

Aaron Joyce
Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk;
January 25, 2026