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.
Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing
Man Dies In Laois Collision
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026