Court approves disposal of Irish-seized drug ship MV Matthew, tied to €157M cocaine haul.

A court has approved the disposal of the MV Matthew, a cargo ship seized in September 2023 after a €157 million cocaine haul, one of the largest in Irish history. The ship had been maintained by the state at €100,000 per week for defense teams. Eight men are set to go on trial next year for their alleged involvement. The state can begin the disposal process immediately, with a two-week stay, and it is expected to take over a month.

December 02, 2024
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