Eight Men Jailed for Attempted Cocaine Smuggling on MV Matthew
Eight men have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 13 and a half to 20 years for their involvement in a failed attempt to smuggle 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, valued at over €157m, aboard the MV Matthew in Irish waters. The operation, which involved a transnational organised crime group based in Dubai, was thwarted by a joint effort of garda, customs, and Defence Forces. The men, hailing from various countries, pleaded guilty to drug possession and trafficking charges. The court highlighted the seriousness of the case, noting the significant impact of international drug trafficking.
Eight men have been jailed for between 13 and a half and 20 years for their roles in trying to smuggle 2.2 tonnes of cocaine worth over €157m, the largest cocaine seizure in Irish history.
The drugs were seized following a joint garda, customs and Defence Forces operation in September 2023 after army rangers forcibly boarded a cargo ship at sea.
Six were hired in Dubai by a transnational organised crime group before flying to South America for the international drug trafficking operation.
According to the source: RTE.ie.
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