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MV Matthew Finally Departs Cork Harbour | Cork News
After months of suspense, the MV Matthew — the cocaine-laden vessel seized in Cork Harbour in 2023 — is finally set to depart Friday evening, towed by four tugs as it heads to Bulgaria for repairs. Originally delayed by tugboat issues, the ship, now sold and stripped of power and steering, will be guided out to sea. The state has already spent over 16 million euros keeping it docked since its dramatic arrest by Army Rangers. Port officials urge nearby boaters to stay clear and monitor VHF Channel 12 for real-time updates — a long-awaited exit for a vessel that sparked a major drug bust and…
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