Ireland Named in reporting
Pavlin Matia
Born between May 1985 and May 1986, from the ages reported. 1 report across 1 case, 14 May 2026 to 14 May 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted
- Born
- Between May 1985 and May 1986, from the ages reported
- Nationality
- Albanian, as stated in a report
- Offences
- Drug offence
- Where
- Co. Louth
- Reporting
- 1 report, 14 May 2026 to 14 May 2026
- Outlets
- dundalkdemocrat.ie
Cases
latest first- Appeal dismissed in Drogheda cocaine and money laundering case Drug offence · Co. Louth
On 12 November 2022, Gardaí seized €1.12 million worth of cocaine from a car in the Tullyallen area of Drogheda, County Louth, as part of Operation Tara. Pavlin Matia, a 40-year-old Albanian man, was arrested at the scene and later charged with possession of cocaine, possession for sale or supply, and money laundering over €32,500 found in his van. His first trial in October 2024 ended with the jury being discharged, and a second trial in February 2025 resulted in a conviction. Judge Dara Hayes sentenced him to 11 years and three months, and the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal in May 2026.
Convicted, 14 May 2026Convicted · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming Pavlin Matia, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 14 May2026Albanian national loses appeal against conviction for €1m cocaine haul near Droghedaconvicted, Pavlin Matia, 40, male, Albanian, named, non-irishPavlin Matia
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