The MV Matthew, the ship at the centre of the largest seizure of cocaine in the country's history, is to remain tied up in Cork Harbour until arrangements for its disposal have been completed.

The two men deny having the 2.2 tonnes of cocaine for sale or supply on board the MV Matthew The MV Matthew at Marino Point, Cobh, Co Cork. Up to 2.25 tonnes of cocaine was seized from the vessel.

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 “highly professional international drug ...