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Case No. 10468Possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply · Co. Monaghan · 13 Mar 2026

Man charged over €5m cocaine seizure in Monaghan

Arunas Racyla, a 53-year-old man from Highfield, Carrickmacross, was charged after suspected cocaine worth an estimated €5.25m (reported as €5m) was seized in Monaghan on Friday 13 March 2026, following the search of a business premises. He was arrested, charged and cautioned at Carrickmacross Garda Station on 15 March, and charged with possession of cocaine and possession for the purpose of selling or supplying it. On 16 March he appeared before Monaghan District Court, where no bail was sought and he was remanded in custody. He is due to appear by video link on 23 March for directions of the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Arunas Racyla, a 53-year-old man, was charged in relation to a drug seizure of suspected cocaine in Monaghan.
  • Suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €5.25m was seized; one report gives the value as €5 million.
Where
The cocaine was seized following the search of a business premises in Monaghan.
When
The cocaine was seized on Friday 13 March 2026.
Other details
Racyla has an address at Highfield in Carrickmacross.
Investigation
A detective from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau gave evidence that Racyla was arrested, charged and cautioned at Carrickmacross Garda Station on 15 March.
Charges
  • Racyla was charged with possession of cocaine at Ballyloughan, Carrickmacross on 13 March, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
  • Racyla was also charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to another, under Section 15 of the same Act.
In court
  • Racyla appeared before Monaghan District Court on 16 March 2026, where Judge Raymond Finnegan remanded him in custody.
  • No bail application was made, and Racyla is due to appear by video link on 23 March for directions of the DPP.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 53-year-old man appeared in court charged in relation to a €5 million drug seizure in Monaghan. (rte.ie)
  • whatSuspected cocaine with an estimated value of €5.25m was seized. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine was seized on Friday 13 March after the search of a business premises in Monaghan. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA detective from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Carrickmacross Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • chargeRacyla was charged with possession of cocaine at Ballyloughan, Carrickmacross on 13 March. (rte.ie)
  • chargeRacyla was also charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of selling or supplying it to another. (rte.ie)
  • courtArunas Racyla appeared before Monaghan District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThere was no bail application, and the judge remanded Racyla in custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtRacyla is due to appear by video link on 23 March for directions of the DPP. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man charged after €5m of cocaine seized in Monaghan

    Reports the court appearance of Arunas Racyla, the charges against him, his remand in custody and a return date of 23 March. Gives the estimated value of the seized cocaine as €5.25m.

    accused, Arunas Racyla, 53, male, namedArunas Racyla