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The US Government has imposed sanctions on senior members of what it describes as the 'Notorious Kinahan Organized Crime Group'

home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…
A major, major step by Gardaí and law enforcement in the US and UK against the Kinahan group.

The US sanctions mean American institutions can't work with the Kinahans or associated businesses.

Property and credit lines blocked, cards frozen, can't fly with American carriers.
“Criminal groups like the KOCG prey on the most vulnerable in society and bring drug-related crime and violence, including murder, to the countries in which they operate."

Brian E Nelson, US under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.
More details to be given by Gardaí at a briefing later this morning.

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