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Man, 61, charged following €10.6m cocaine seizure

A 61-year-old man named Michael Murphy has been charged with possession of cocaine valued at €10.6 million in Ireland.
Murphy was arrested on March 18 during an intelligence-led operation.
Investigators discovered 152 kilograms of cocaine, tools, and GPS tracking equipment, suggesting the drugs were transported on behalf of organized crime groups.
The judge refused bail due to the significant amount of cocaine involved, despite Murphy's claims of strong ties to the jurisdiction and family support.

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Business man, 61, appears in court in connection with €10.6m cocaine seizure

The 61-year-old man, Michael Murphy with an address on the Kilkenny and Waterford border appeared in connection with the seizure of 152 kilograms of cocaine before Judge Kevin Staunton

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Businessman arrested after seizure of €10.6m cocaine haul is refused bail

The man aged in his 60s appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday

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Man, 61, charged with possession of cocaine worth more than 10 million euro

A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of 10.6 million euro worth of cocaine.

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Businessman appears in court over €10.6m cocaine seizure

A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with possession of €10.6m worth of cocaine.

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62-year-old businessman remanded in custody in connection with €10.6m cocaine seizure

Micheal Murphy appeared in connection with the seizure of 152 kilograms of cocaine.

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