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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2025Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) for sale or supply · Co. Waterford · 18 Mar 2025

Businessman Michael Murphy remanded over €10.6 million cocaine seizure in Waterford

Michael Murphy, 61, a transport manager from Co Waterford, was remanded in custody at Gorey District Court after being charged with possession of 152kg of cocaine worth €10.65 million found concealed in a truck and trailer at Dublin Port. Investigators believe the drugs were loaded in Spain and transported to Ireland on behalf of several organised crime groups.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • what152kg of cocaine worth €10.65 million was found concealed in a truck and trailer (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe cocaine was found in the refrigerated unit of a trailer at Dublin Port (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMichael Murphy was arrested at 10:30am on a Tuesday and taken to Waterford Garda station (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMurphy was charged under caution with possession of cocaine and possession with intent to sell or supply (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kevin Staunton refused bail and remanded Murphy in custody (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMurphy was remanded to appear via video-link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday (irishtimes.com)
  • otherInvestigators believe the drugs were loaded in Spain and transported to Ireland on behalf of several organised crime groups (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí also discovered phones, tools, bags and GPS tracking equipment at the scene (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA dog unit discovered a sophisticated portable signal jammer during searches of properties (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMurphy is a widower residing with some of his five children and has a business with 10 employees (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Businessman appears in court over €10.6 million cocaine seizure

    First court appearance; charged under caution with possession and possession with intent to sell or supply; bail refused by Judge Kevin Staunton; remanded in custody to appear via video-link at Waterford District Court.

    accused, Michael Murphy, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Murphy