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UPDATE - Joint Task Force Co-ordinated Operation at Sea, 26th September 2023

Issue Date: 27th September 2023

Gardaí investigating the detention of the Panamanian registered bulk cargo vessel, MV MATTHEW and associated events have this evening arrested three men for alleged organised crime offences contrary to the Criminal Justice Act, 2006.

All three are detained under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Garda stations in the Southern Region.

All three males arrested earlier this week, as part of the same investigation, remain detained at this time.

Investigations are ongoing.