Crates of cocaine, loaded under cover of night from an armed boat by some crew members while others aboard the MV Matthew were plied with alcohol “as a distraction” began a descent into chaos which would ultimately lead to their arrest. “Terrified” and “alone at sea”, the crew said they were then compelled to comply … Read more
Half of homeless women who died from drug-related causes in 2021 had a known history of mental health issues, compared to 30% of homeless men, according to a new report. The study also found the typical age of the homeless women was significantly lower than men — 37 compared to 44. The Health Research Board said … Read more
The divisional drugs unit at Anglesea Street in Cork have objected to bail for two suspected members of a Lithuanian organised crime gang who were arrested on Thursday, saying in one case “he would be gone in two seconds” if released. Detective Garda Linda O’Keeffe said there was an objection to bail because of the … Read more
Messages sent to the MV Matthew as the ship tried to escape Irish waters while carrying €157m in cocaine told a group on board to set a course for Africa at full speed and to burn the drugs if a helicopter attempted to intercept the vessel, a trial has heard. Counsel for the Director of … Read more
Two men who have gone on trial at the Special Criminal Court after the largest cocaine seizure in Irish history played an “essential part” in a “very sophisticated, complex and highly professional international drug-trafficking operation,” the State alleges. The court heard on Tuesday how the cargo ship carrying the 2.2 tonnes of cocaine attempted to … Read more
Archyde Health Authorities Issue Warnings After Tragic deaths in Cork City In a concerning turn of events, Cork City has been shaken by the sudden deaths of two young men last Friday. The Health Service executive (HSE) has issued urgent warnings to local agencies and services working with vulnerable populations, raising alarms about the potential … Read more
Archyde Four Men Detained in Kerry Over Alleged drug Importation Operation In a dramatic early morning operation on January 13, 2025, four men were arrested in County Kerry on suspicion of involvement in a complex drug importation scheme. The suspects, who include a Serbian national based in Manchester, a man from Derry, and two individuals … Read more
Four men arrested in the early hours of Monday on suspicion of assisting organised crime in the importation of controlled drugs from “a mothership” off the coast of Kerry, have had their period of detention extended tonight. The men are being held in Killarney and Tralee Garda stations and include a Serbian national, with an … Read more