Ireland's Kinahan drugs cartel has reasserted its dominance over the country's cocaine trade by introducing a fast-food-style franchise system. This new approach allows the cartel to supply cocaine directly to various gangs, streamlining distribution and reducing competition. Representatives from Irish narcotics networks have reportedly travelled to Dubai to negotiate shipments with high-ranking cartel members, further strengthening the Kinahan's grip on the market. The move has coincided with a decrease in gangland violence and a stabilization of cocaine prices, as the cartel rebuilds its network after previous law enforcement crackdowns. Despite recent arrests of key figures, the Kinahan leadership remains vigilant, implementing contingency plans in response to new extradition treaties and continuing to operate from Dubai.