A 61-year-old man has been remanded in custody until April 15th in connection with the seizure of more than €10 million worth of cocaine.

Michael Murphy, with an address on the Waterford/Kilkenny border appeared via videolink before Waterford District Court today from Cork Prison.

Mr. Murphy is charged on two counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act, involving possession of drugs, and possession of drugs for sale or supply.

Last Tuesday, Gardaí arrested Mr. Murphy on the M9 in Co. Kilkenny where a significant quantity of cocaine was concealed in a truck.

The businessman subsequently appeared last Sunday before a special sitting of Gorey District Court.

This morning, Tuesday March 25th, Mr. Murphy was represented by solicitor Mr. Ken Cunningham, who was in place of Kilkenny based solicitor Mr. Chris Hogan for the purposes of this morning’s proceedings.

Bail has been refused, and the 61-year-old has been remanded in Cork Prison until April 15th, by Judge Kevin Staunton. He will appear via videolink.

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