Soheil Jelveh jailed 17½ years for cocaine smuggling

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Soheil Jelveh was jailed for 17½ years for possessing cocaine for sale or supply at the Special Criminal Court on 4 July 2025. The cocaine was seized from the MV Matthew, which was carrying 2.25 tonnes worth more than €157 million.

The court reduced the headline sentences after considering mitigating factors, including the defendants’ guilty pleas. Judge Melanie Greally said the attempted importation formed part of a cartel’s activity and described the case as exceptionally serious.