A 61-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged in connection with the seizure of €10.6 million worth of cocaine on Tuesday.
Michael Murphy with an address on the Kilkenny and Waterford border appeared before Gorey District Court charged possession of controlled drugs and possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply, under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
Detective Garda Seán Lane of Waterford Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
Det Gda Lane told the court that he arrested Mr Murphy at 11.02pm last night and that Mr Murphy made no reply after caution.
Det Gda Lane said that at 11.44pm he charged Mr Murphy with possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply, and after caution Mr Murphy replied "I understand the charge".
Det Gda Lane said he also charged Mr Muphy with possession of controlled drugs, and after caution Mr Murphy replied "I accept the charge".
Gardaí objected to an application for bail.
Judge Kevin Staunton refused bail and remanded Mr Murphy in custody.
Solicitor for Mr Murphy Chris Hogan requested that Mr Murphy be sent to Cork prison and not to Cloverhill prison due to what he said were "legitimate concerns for his wellbeing."
He also asked the judge to instruct the media not to disclose Mr Murphy's full address.
Judge Staunton granted both requests.
Mr Murphy was remanded in custody to Cork Prison and he will appear before Waterford district court via video link next Tuesday.
On 18 March, gardaí intercepted a lorry on the M9 in Co Kilkenny after 10am.
The lorry was brought to Dublin Port where it was X-rayed.
Following a subsequent search of the lorry by the Revenue Customs Service and gardaí, 152kg of cocaine was discovered, worth an estimated €10.6 million.
Gardaí also carried out searches at two business premises and a home in Waterford.
