Eighth man charged over Cork boat cocaine seizure
The MV Matthew was intercepted and escorted to port in Cork last Tuesday.
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An eighth man has been charged in connection with the biggest drugs seizure in the history of the Irish state
More than two tonnes of cocaine with a estimated value of €157m (£136m) was found on board a cargo ship last week
Four other men appeared in court on Tuesday over the find
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Police investigating the biggest drugs seizure in the history of the Irish state have charged an eighth man.
More than two tonnes of cocaine with a estimated value of €157m (£136m) was found on board a cargo ship last week.
A Panamanian-registered bulk carrier, the MV Matthew, was intercepted and escorted to port in Cork last Tuesday.
Earlier this week, four men appeared in court charged in connection to the cocaine seizure.
Three other men had previously been charged, including the captain of the MV Matthew.
The man charged on Wednesday evening is due to appear before Midleton District Court on Thursday morning.