A 57-year-old Bulgarian national has appeared in court over a €10.5 million drugs seizure at Rosslare Europort on Monday.
He was arrested following the discovery of 150kg of cocaine in a truck at Rosslare Europort on 13 October.
Toni Atanasot, with an address in Sofia, Bulgaria, was charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Detective Garda Stephen Gillespie gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He said that gardaí were objecting to bail.
Given the seriousness of the charges before the court, Judge John Cheatle said he would refuse the application for bail.
He remanded Mr Atanasot in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday 28 October.
Ross Pratt O'Brien BL applied for free legal aid for Mr Atanasot.
He also requested that his client receive all medical assistance as required while in custody.
Judge Cheatle granted the applications.
