Michael Murphy (61) charged over discovery of drugs hidden in truck stopped on M9 in Co Kilkenny
A businessman arrested by gardaí investigating the seizure of €10.6 million worth of cocaine has appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court.
Michael Murphy (61), with an address in Co Waterford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton in connection with the seizure of 152kg of cocaine.
Det Gda Sean Lane, of Waterford Garda station, told the court Mr Murphy had been arrested in connection with the seizure of the drugs last Tuesday.
The detective said the arrest came as part of an “intelligence-led” operation.
