MV Matthew Heads to Scrapyard | Limerick News

After three years docked in Cork Harbour following Ireland’s biggest cocaine bust, the infamous MV Matthew is finally departing—bound for the Netherlands to be scrapped. Once the centerpiece of a dramatic drug seizure worth €157 million, the vessel has cost the state millions in upkeep and logistics. Despite rumors of a buyer last year, delays from Panamanian authorities—its flag state—held things up. Investigators suspect its real owners are tied to organized crime, possibly Middle Eastern networks. Now, the ship’s final voyage marks the end of a turbulent chapter for one of Ireland’s most notorious vessels. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4de9e141b3a139d