Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
An invisible drug kingpin was just found. So what?
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Europe’s most wanted drug bosses weren’t supposed to be seen. But brand-new images show members of the Kinahan cartel sitting ringside at an MMA tournament in Dubai. For a group that built a global cocaine empire while staying almost completely invisible, that sighting changes everything. So who are the Kinahans — and why are they suddenly appearing in public?
Check out more from Bellingcat and John Mooney:
- New Footage Shows Wanted Kinahan Cartel Kingpins Post-Sanctions
bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/07/new-footage-shows-wanted-kinahan-cartel-kingpins-post-sanctions
- The world is looking for the Kinahan drug lords. We found them
thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/kinahan-daniel-christy-cartel-dubai-photo-latest-0xx6crsbv
- Ex-UFC Fighter and Kinahan 'Friend' Mounir Lazzez Linked to Iran Sanctions
bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/14/ex-ufc-fighter-and-kinahan-friend-mounir-lazzez-linked-to-iran-sanctions
- The Kinahans and the cage fighter whose ships smuggle Iranian oil
thetimes.com/business/energy/article/kinahan-cartel-iranian-oil-smuggling-v2d6jrl60
Also, check out my sources here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1b7Ljv0aWrxX8qzKyYHGhtG7A0esxkS79MG1s4JAMPF4/edit?usp=sharing
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About:
Search Party is led and produced by Sam Ellis, a journalist, director, editor, and animator based in New York City. For more than 6 years, Ellis produced the hugely popular video series, Vox Atlas, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He specializes in breaking down the most complex new stories and presenting them with a refreshing, accessible, and engaging visual style.
He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’.
Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at:
Twitter: twitter.com/swellis_
Email: sam.ellis@newpress.com
An invisible drug kingpin was just found. So what?
Use code searchparty at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/searchparty
Europe’s most wanted drug bosses weren’t supposed to be seen. But brand-new images show members of the Kinahan cartel sitting ringside at an MMA tournament in Dubai. For a group that built a global cocaine empire while staying almost completely invisible, that sighting changes everything. So who are the Kinahans — and why are they suddenly appearing in public?
Check out more from Bellingcat and John Mooney:
- New Footage Shows Wanted Kinahan Cartel Kingpins Post-Sanctions
bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/07/new-footage-shows-wanted-kinahan-cartel-kingpins-post-sanctions
- The world is looking for the Kinahan drug lords. We found them
thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/kinahan-daniel-christy-cartel-dubai-photo-latest-0xx6crsbv
- Ex-UFC Fighter and Kinahan 'Friend' Mounir Lazzez Linked to Iran Sanctions
bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/14/ex-ufc-fighter-and-kinahan-friend-mounir-lazzez-linked-to-iran-sanctions
- The Kinahans and the cage fighter whose ships smuggle Iranian oil
thetimes.com/business/energy/article/kinahan-cartel-iranian-oil-smuggling-v2d6jrl60
Also, check out my sources here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1b7Ljv0aWrxX8qzKyYHGhtG7A0esxkS79MG1s4JAMPF4/edit?usp=sharing
Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: newpress.com/start
Welcome to Search Party!
Search Party is an independent, video news show that combines experienced journalism and visual design to decode the most complex stories in international sports and geopolitics.
Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: youtube.com/@SearchParty
Become a Search Party Original member today: youtube.com/channel/UC7KbIaEOuY7H2j-cvhJ3mYA/join
Johnny Harris: youtube.com/@johnnyharris
Christophe Haubursin’s Tunnel Vision: youtube.com/@christophe
Max Fisher's The Bigger Picture: youtube.com/@maxfisher
All the music for this video was created by our in-house composer Tom Fox and is available to license or just to listen to on our music channel: youtube.com/@tomfoxcatalog
About:
Search Party is led and produced by Sam Ellis, a journalist, director, editor, and animator based in New York City. For more than 6 years, Ellis produced the hugely popular video series, Vox Atlas, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He specializes in breaking down the most complex new stories and presenting them with a refreshing, accessible, and engaging visual style.
He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’.
Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at:
Twitter: twitter.com/swellis_
Email: sam.ellis@newpress.com
