Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 13286Drug trafficking (cocaine importation)

Eight men jailed over €157m MV Matthew cocaine haul

Eight men have been jailed over a cocaine haul worth €157 million linked to the MV Matthew. The article body contains only page template code, so the headline is the only source for these details.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Jul
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
2 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe case involves a cocaine haul worth €157 million. (extra.ie)
  • sentenceEight men were jailed. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jul2025
    Sentencedextra.ie, first report
    Eight men jailed over €157million MV Matthew cocaine haul

    The article body is unrendered template code with no case details. Location is not stated, and the Republic of Ireland setting is inferred from the MV Matthew case, which is not named in the text.

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