The Latest Breaking News from Cocaine

Eighth man to appear in court in relation to 160 million euro cocaine haul

The man is due to appear before Midleton District Court in Co Cork on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Four men appear in Cork court charged in relation to 160m euro cocaine seizure

There was an armed Garda presence outside the court as the men arrived to be charged with conspiracy.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Third man appears in court charged in connection with major Irish drug haul

Irish police have said the seizure was the largest in the history of the state.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Seventh man arrested in probe into record drugs haul seized on cargo ship

Cocaine valued at almost 160 million euro was found onboard the Panamanian registered MV Matthew.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Ireland no soft touch for transatlantic drug traffickers, says justice minister

Helen McEntee’s comments come after an elite army unit stormed a cargo ship to capture the biggest drugs seizure in the history of the Irish state.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

‘Absolutely false’: Justin Trudeau denies flying to G20 in plane full of cocaine

‘Troubling example of how disinformation can make its way into media reporting’

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Three further arrests made in connection to 157 million euro cocaine haul

Six men have now been detained for questioning about the largest drugs haul in the history of the Irish state.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Irish Authorities Seize €157 Million Cocaine Haul In Record-Breaking Operation

Joint military effort leads to largest drug seizure in Irish history, disrupting transnational smuggling network.

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

Elite army unit storms ship to seize Ireland’s biggest drugs haul

Members of the elite army unit descended from a helicopter onto MV Matthew as it tried to sail out of Irish waters and evade capture.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

British Airways pilot sacked and banned from cockpit after cocaine binge before flight

The man was caught out after bragging about his night of partying in Johannesburg

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023