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<p>The five men face charges in relation to the seizure of more than 2.2 tonnes of cocaine that was discovered aboard the MV Matthew off the Cork coast in September 2023. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Five face Special Criminal Court trial in connection with State's biggest drugs seizure
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<p>The two men currently face charges in relation to the seizure of more than 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, that was discovered aboard the MV Matthew off the Cork coast in September 2023. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/© RollingNews.ie</p>

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Further charges to be brought against accused in MV Matthew drugs haul case
<p>The MV Matthew berthed at Marino Point, Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Four men to be sent for trial in connection with Ireland’s biggest drugs seizure
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Judge urges DPP to prioritise case against five men in connection with Ireland’s biggest drugs seizure
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Three men charged in connection with State’s biggest drug bust await DPP directions
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Three men charged in connection with €150m cocaine seizure remanded in custody
Four men charged in connection with €150m cocaine seizure off Cork coast
Four men charged in connection with €150m cocaine seizure off Cork coast
Two of the men's solicitors requested access to the MV Matthew, the large cargo ship on which some 2.25 tonnes of cocaine were found

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