Episode 858: MV Matthew - Man pleads guilty to cocaine charge in Ireland's largest drug seizure
Crime World28 Jan 2025

Episode 858: MV Matthew - Man pleads guilty to cocaine charge in Ireland's largest drug seizure

A Ukrainian crewman has pleaded guilty to his role in the massive seizure of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew nabbed under a major Garda, coast guard and Army ranger wing operation.


Six more men have applied to have the case against them dismissed but a decision will be made on that tomorrow.


Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the latest on the MV Matthew.

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