# ‘A lot of people are nervous about what he could reveal’: Inside Ireland’s toughest prison where guards are desperate to stop ‘drug kingpin’ Daniel Kinahan being reached by his friends… or his enemies

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- Published: 2026-08-15T00:00:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-24T20:00:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16049773/A-lot-people-nervous-reveal-Inside-Irelands-toughest-prison-guards-desperate-stop-drug-kingpin-Daniel-Kinahan-reached-friends-enemies.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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## Key points

- Kinahan was extradited from Dubai and charged with directing an organised-crime group.
- He is being held apart from other inmates at Portlaoise Prison under tight security.
- The measures reflect perceived risks from associates and adversaries, not a finding of guilt.

## Summary

Daniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland on 9 August and charged before the Special Criminal Court with directing the activities of a criminal organisation. He denies being an organised-crime leader. The court remanded him in custody at the high-security Portlaoise Prison, where he is due to remain ahead of further proceedings. The transfer was accompanied by an extensive security operation involving gardaí, the Defence Forces and prison personnel, reflecting concerns about threats connected with the long-running Kinahan–Hutch feud.

Reports say Kinahan is being held separately from other prisoners on a cleared section of A Block, with daily contact largely limited to prison staff. He is expected to spend about 20 hours a day in his cell, with individual access to exercise, a small gym and reading material; screened visits and monitored video calls remain available under remand-prisoner rules. The segregation is a protective and security measure, intended to limit both potential contact with associates and risks from hostile prisoners. None of the allegations against Kinahan has been proven in court, and he is presumed innocent unless convicted.

## Coverage

- [Daily Mail: ‘A lot of people are nervous about what he could reveal’: Inside Ireland’s toughest prison where guards are desperate to stop ‘drug kingpin’ Daniel Kinahan being reached by his friends… or his enemies](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16049773/A-lot-people-nervous-reveal-Inside-Irelands-toughest-prison-guards-desperate-stop-drug-kingpin-Daniel-Kinahan-reached-friends-enemies.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)
- [The Irish Times: Daniel Kinahan to be segregated in Portlaoise Prison with his own gym and library](https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/08/10/daniel-kinahan-to-be-segregated-in-portlaoise-prison/)
- [Associated Press: Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations](https://apnews.com/article/britain-ireland-underworld-crime-boss-991fa92c757c8c5cb78ee7fc91eef6ee)
- [RTÉ News: Large-scale operation planned for Kinahan arrival](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0809/1587120-daniel-kinahan/)

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