250 personnel involved in massive operation

MORE than 250 people were involved in the joint operation which led to the biggest seizure of drugs in the history of the state.

The Naval Service had by far the largest involvement, with around 140 personnel.

The navy’s intelligence operation was led by Commander Eugene Ryan, who, with around 12 land-based staff, coordinated the seizure of the Dances with Waves yacht 240km off the Cork coast.