A second vessel loaded with suspected cocaine destined for the European market has been seized in the mid-Atlantic
The 2.2-tonne cocaine haul seized from the MV Matthew is to be incinerated as soon as the court cases against those allegedly involved in the operation are concluded.
READ MORE - Kinahan cartel involved in funding of cocaine haul seized by Army Ranger Wing off Irish coast Tests are still being carried out on the haul to determine the purity of the cocaine, which in turn could increase its potential street value. A detailed search of the ship will likely take several more days and could involve sections of the interior being taken apart, as it is feared there could be hidden compartments.
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