Harold Estoesta

Harold Estoesta

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Harold Estoesta, 31, is a key figure in a high-profile drug trafficking case involving the MV Matthew, a Panamanian bulk carrier. He has been accused of playing a leadership role in the operation, allegedly directing efforts to conceal over 2.25 tonnes of cocaine valued at €157 million from law enforcement while the ship was pursued by the Irish Naval Service.

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Ireland Ireland: Harold Estoesta, the ship’s second in command, attempted to stall the Yeats. 5

Micheal Martin Soheil Jelveh Cathal Berry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How the Defence Forces carried out its most daring operation in decades, with minimal resources – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Harold Estoesta was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to possess cocaine. 2

Mykhailo Gavryk Vitaliy Vlasoi Soheil Jelveh Saeid Hassani Cumali Ozgen Vitaliy Lapa Jamie Harbron
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Eight men sentenced to jail over Ireland’s biggest ever drug seizure – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Estoesta was the second officer on the MV Matthew and expressed concerns about the cargo loading. 5

Vitaliy Lapa Jamie Harbron Soheil Jelveh Mykhailo Gavryk Vitaliy Vlasoi Saeid Hassani Cumali Ozgen
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Harold Estoesta communicated with the Naval Service during the operation, expressing fear and a desire to cooperate. 5

Mykhailo Gavryk Vitaliy Vlasoi Soheil Jelveh Saeid Hassani Cumali Ozgen Vitaliy Lapa Jamie Harbron Keith Halley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Irish Army rangers risked their lives in boarding cargo ship carrying cocaine, court hears – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Harold Estoesta pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply on board the MV Matthew. 2

Saeid Hassani Mykhailo Gavryk Vitaliy Vlasoi Soheil Jelveh Cumali Ozgen Vitaliy Lapa Jamie Harbron
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Two plead guilty over roles in largest cocaine seizure in Irish history – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Harold Estoesta was alone on the bridge of the ship as it was being pursued by the Naval Service. 2

Saeid Hassani Gary Delaney Melanie Greally Mykhailo Gavryk Vitaliy Vlasoi Soheil Jelveh Cumali Ozgen
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Group on MV Matthew told to be ready to burn €157m cocaine load, court told – The Irish Times