Saeid Hassani
Saeid Hassani, 39, is co-accused alongside Harold Estoesta in a significant drug trafficking trial related to the MV Matthew. Both men deny possession of the cocaine, which was discovered on board the vessel during a dramatic interception by the Irish Defence Forces.
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Saeid Hassani is linked to Hizbullah and was jailed by the Special Criminal Court.
Hizbullah and Iran suspected of involvement in MV Matthew smuggling operation – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-05
Saeid Hassani received a 15-year prison sentence for drug-related charges.
Eight men sentenced to jail over Ireland’s biggest ever drug seizure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Hassani is one of the eight men who pleaded guilty to charges related to the cocaine shipment.
How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-06Saeid Hassani was one of the eight individuals charged in connection with the cocaine seizure.
Irish Army rangers risked their lives in boarding cargo ship carrying cocaine, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Saeid Hassani pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply on board the MV Matthew.
Two plead guilty over roles in largest cocaine seizure in Irish history – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18Saeid Hassani is co-accused with Harold Estoesta in the drug trafficking case.
Group on MV Matthew told to be ready to burn €157m cocaine load, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
