Thomas Ryan, aged 39, is scheduled to reappear before Portlaoise District Court on Monday.
A man in his 30s has appeared in court, charged in connection with a multi-million-euro drug seizure earlier this week.
116 kilos of cocaine were recovered by Gardai in County Laois on Tuesday.
39 year old Thomas Ryan with an address at Rathdowney, Co Laois appeared before Portlaoise District Court this morning.
He’s been charged with the possession of cocaine with the intent to sell or supply at Kilnaseer, Rathdowney, Co.Laois.
The charges relate to the seizure of 116 kilos of suspected cocaine, valued at approximately €8m, along with a number of electronic devices, at a residential address and lands in Co Laois earlier this week.
The court heard Thomas Ryan was arrested and charged on Tuesday night at Abbeyleix Garda Station.
He made no reply after each caution.
Gardai said there would be objections to bail - however no bail application was made.
The 39 year old was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison.
He will appear again via video link at Portlaoise District Court on Monday November 3rd.
Enterprise Minister Says Midlands Still Offering Strong Company Growth
Agreement Reached On Westmeath Hospice Care Beds
Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Report Expresses "Deep Reservations" Over Death Of Cloverhill Prisoner
Appeal Lodged Against 20 Homes In Westmeath
Laois Floods Cause Serious Safety Concern
HSE In Talks With Offaly Concrete Company Over Midlands Hospice Appeal
The F1 Journey Can Cost North Of €30m - Alex Dunne
Offaly TD Demands Stronger Enforcement Against Sulky Racing
Westmeath Space Innovation Centre Is Exciting - Enterprise Minister
Laois And Westmeath Primary Students Awarded For Filmmaking Skills
Housing Minister Opens Over 200 Homes In Laois
RSA Urges People To Cut Back Hedgerows
Republic Of Ireland To Face Israel In Nations League
Ireland’s First European Space Agency Launches in Westmeath
High Court To Hear Fair Trial Challenge In Alleged Mosque Plot Case
Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme
Midlands Braced For Freezing Conditions As Temperatures Set To Drop
Man In His 20s To Appear In Court Over Alleged Crime Gang Activity
Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap