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MV Matthew Finally Heads Out to Sea | Cork News
The MV Matthew, the cocaine-laden ship seized off Ireland’s coast last September in a massive €157 million bust, is finally being towed away after months of costly detention. With four tugs and no power of its own, the vessel—now headed to Bulgaria for repairs—was delayed yesterday due to a tugboat issue but is set to depart Cork Harbour this evening at 6:30 PM. The state has already spent over €16 million keeping it docked, and the operation requires all small boats to clear the channel. This marks the end of a high-profile saga that led to eight convicts receiving over 100 years in prison…
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