Gardaí arrest seventh man as part of Ireland's largest ever drug operation

A SEVENTH man has been arrested as part of Ireland’s largest ever drug operation.

Over two tonnes of cocaine were seized during the investigation.

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

This brings the total number of persons in Garda custody to seven.

A spokesperson for the gardai said: "All seven men are detained under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007, as part of the same investigation, at Garda stations in the Southern Region."

Investigations are ongoing.