Son of convicted criminal John Gilligan says warrant relates to him being in ‘wrong place at the wrong time over nothing I done’Darren Gilligan appeared before the High Court in respect of an extradition request issued by the Spanish authorities. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienDarren Gilligan, son of convicted drug dealer John Gilligan, has appeared before the High Court in respect of an extradition request issued by the Spanish authorities.
The Dublin court heard that the 47-year-old’s surrender is being sought in relation to an offence of breaching public order and safety. He was detained on foot of an alert issued by the Spanish authorities, which informed the Garda that a European Arrest Warrant seeking the surrender of Mr Gilligan had been made.Following his arrest by members of the Garda extradition unit on Wednesday, Mr Gilligan appeared before Mr Justice Anthony Barr during Wednesday’s vacation sitting of the High Court.