Wrestler turned hitman for the Kinahan Cartel fighting extradition to Lithuania
Lithuania wants Imre Arakas to answer charges in a suspected murder-for-hire plot that led to the killing of a pop star’s lover.
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Imre Arakas, 62, is a former wrestler, actor and Estonian separatist who fought against the Soviet Union. As of late, Arakas, who the press have nicknamed ‘the butcher’, has been accused of working as a hitman.
Arakas’ suspected criminal activity allegedly began after he was released from prison in the late 80s. He had been serving time in a Russian jail for his freedom fighting activities. When the Soviet Union fell, Arakas reportedly turned to organized crime.
Garda Stephen Burke gave evidence that detectives were carrying out a search of the premises at Foulksmills when they met with a lady, who indicated she was in difficulty with a newborn baby along with another child present at the time.
Gda Burke said a camper van was parked at the front of the premises and while gardai were dealing with the search of the premises, the camper van started up, taking off at speed down the driveway. Gardai gave chase around the local roads and the camper van then stopped.
Gardai spoke to Joyce and asked why he was in Wexford and he said that he was there to buy a boat. His teenage son, who was aged 13, was present at the time.
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Man found with almost €1 million in bag of onions - crime cash destined for Kinahan Cartel - will be returned to jail
The court heard that after Joyce was cautioned by gardai, he made no comment other than indicating that he ‘liked onions’. By Alison O Riordan Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 3:20 PM Feb 4th 2021, 3:20 PM 37,659 Views 0 Comments
Image: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Image: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
A MAN FOUND with almost €1 million in a bag of onions inside his campervan – crime cash that was destined for the Kinahan Cartel – will be returned to jail after the Court of Appeal today increased his sentence by a year.
THE sentencing of senior Kinahan Cartel mobster Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh over a drugs trafficking and money laundering conspiracy has been delayed due to Covid-19.
The veteran criminal and two associates face lengthy jail terms after admitting to involvement in the criminal conspiracy in the UK following a four-year investigation.
Kavanagh (53) is expected to contest certain facts of the prosecution’s case against him which could impact on the severity of the sentence he receives.
This had been scheduled to take place at a so-called ‘Newton Hearing’ at Ipswich Crown Court on February 15 prior to the three men being sentenced.
However, the hearing date has now been vacated due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and a new court date has not yet been confirmed.
THE sentencing of senior Kinahan Cartel mobster Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh over a drugs trafficking and money laundering conspiracy has been delayed due to Covid-19.
The veteran criminal and two associates face lengthy jail terms after admitting to involvement in the criminal conspiracy in the UK following a four-year investigation.
Kavanagh (53) is expected to contest certain facts of the prosecution’s case against him which could impact on the severity of the sentence he receives.
This had been scheduled to take place at a so-called ‘Newton Hearing’ at Ipswich Crown Court on February 15 prior to the three men being sentenced.
However, the hearing date has now been vacated due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and a new court date has not yet been confirmed.