Jack Kavanagh, 24, from Tamworth, has been extradited to the UK to stand trial for alleged firearms offences following a National Crime Agency investigation. (Image: NCA)

Breaking - Alleged Kinahan gang associate Jack Kavanagh, 24, returned to UK in weapons probe

The Tamworth man was arrested at Malaga Airport in May 2023 and is due to appear at the Old Bailey next month

by · Birmingham Live

A man allegedly linked to Irish organised crime group the Kinahan cartel has been extradited back to the UK. Jack Kavanagh, aged 24 and from Tamworth, was returned to Britain over alleged firearms offences.

Kavanagh was arrested in May 2023 at Malaga Airport by officers from the Spanish National Police, as he was transiting from Dubai to Turkey. He is accused of being involved in the supply and acquisition of firearms after National Crime Agency investigators discovered messages on the encrypted messaging platform Encrochat.

He escorted back to the UK by a team of officers from the NCA's Joint International Crime Centre last week. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video link on Friday October 4, where he was remanded into custody.

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Craig Turner, deputy director of investigations at the NCA, said: "Jack Kavanagh is the second associate linked to the Kinahan OCG who has been returned to the UK, after thinking he could evade us.

"Our work to target the alleged criminal activities of the crime group continues. Our global reach, and ongoing partnership with international law enforcement agencies should act as a warning to anyone who thinks they can go on the run and avoid facing justice – we will not stop until you are back in the UK and behind bars".

Kavanagh is due to appear at the Old Bailey on November 1.