25.2 C
Accra
Monday, August 4, 2025
WorldTwo guys accused after cocaine find off coast of Cork

Date:

Two guys accused after cocaine find off coast of Cork

The drugs, which Gardaí (Irish police) said had an estimated street value of €150 million, were seized from a bulk carrier off the coast of County Cork on Wednesday.

In court were Jamie Harbron, 31 years old, of South Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, England and Vitaliy Lapa, 60 years old, of no fixed residence but originally from Ukraine.

Both men appeared at a special hearing at Waterford District Court on Friday night.

Gardaí said the arrest was the largest in the history of the Irish state.

Both men were charged with conspiracy to import drugs. Neither responded when charged. They have been remanded in custody and will appear before Wexford District Court on Monday, via video link.

Two men have been arrested after being taken to safety from a fishing vessel off the Wexford coast after the vessel ran aground on a sandbar on Sunday evening.

They appeared in court following a major ongoing investigation into illegal drug trafficking, which this week focused on the activities of the cargo ship MV Matthew.

The Panama-registered bulk carrier, which left South America last month, was intercepted and escorted to Cork port on Tuesday by a joint Irish task force, comprising gardai, navy, military forestry, tax and customs officers. It is suspected that the ship intended to join the fishing trawler stranded off the Wexford coast.

Five other men also arrested in the operation remain in custody

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

“Don’t make me and Stonebwoy fight ooo”- Samini warn netizens

Veteran dancehall musician, Samini has warned netizens to resist...

Kanye West’s Heil Hitler song bans him from entering Australia

US rapper Kanye West has been banned from entering...

Agradaa describes moment shared with President Mahama heavenly – Agradaa

Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa, shared a...

Dada Joe Remix extradited to face romance scam charges in USA

Ghana’s nightlife mogul and alleged crypto kingpin, Nana Kojo...

Govt launches 24-Hour Economy policy today

The government's flagship, 24-Hour Economy Policy, will be launched...

GRA sets July 16 for GHS1 fuel levy implementation

The implementation of the new GHS1 Energy Sector Shortfall...

Related stories

US travel ban against Togo, Libya, others takes effect today

Effective today, Monday, June 9, nationals of twelve countries...

Pakistan: Police in search of over 200 inmates following earth tremor

Over 200 inmates are currently on the run after...

Pope Leo XIV shares canonical acceptance

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has officially accepted his election...

Profile of the new Pope – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost named as the 267th Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the...

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave to elect new pope

A thick column of black smoke rising from the...

Siemens exec and his family involved in fatal Hudson helicopter crash

Tragedy struck New York City on Thursday when a...