Will sanctions topple the Kinahan cartel?

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In the News: the United States has offered a $5 million reward for evidence leading to the prosecution of the Kinahan family. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Kinahan gang’s rise to the top of the Irish drug trade was helped by the low profile and overseas life of Christy Kinahan snr.

But a violent feud brought growing attention, as did the ambition of Christy’s son Daniel to be a player in the world of boxing.

Then, this week, the United States announced it would sanction members of the Kinahan family and offer a $5 million reward for evidence leading to their prosecution.

Will this unprecedented move bring down the Kinahans?

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In today’s episode of the In the News podcast, The Irish Times’ Security and Crime Editor, Conor Lally, talks to producer Jennifer Ryan.

Jennifer Ryan

Jennifer Ryan is a former audio producer at The Irish Times