Saeid Hassani jailed for cocaine possession on MV Matthew

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The cocaine was aboard the MV Matthew, with the charge covering locations outside the State between 24 and 26 September 2023.

Hassani and Harold Estoesta had pleaded guilty to the charge before sentencing; the ship carried 2.2 tonnes of cocaine valued at €157 million.