Revenue officers seize almost €95k worth of contraband across Ireland
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels that originated in Thailand, USA, UK, Canada, and India, France and Spain
Over the course of last week, commencing 20 January 2025, Revenue officers seized contraband, with an estimated value of almost €94,000 in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort.
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and included the following:
- 3.8 kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of more than almost €76,700,
- assorted tablets with an estimated value of €4,700,
- various illicit drugs with an estimated value of over €2,220, and
- 20 counterfeit items with an estimated value of €5,220.
The herbal cannabis, assorted tables and other illicit drugs were discovered, with the assistance of detector dog Sam, when Revenue officers were examining parcels in Dublin and the Midlands.
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels that originated in Thailand, USA, UK, Canada, and India, France and Spain. The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide.
The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.
More than 64 litres of alcohol, with a retail value of €1,480 and representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €1,100, were also seized during the course of various operations in the Midlands and at Rosslare Europort.
In addition, 4,000 cigarettes and a small amount of tobacco, with a combined retail value of €3,860 and representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €2,740, were also seized.
The alcohol seized comprised of 44 litres of spirits, with a value of €1,316 and representing a potential loss to Exchequer of €1,005; eight litres of wine and sparkling wine with a value of €115 and representing a loss to the Exchequer of €70, and 12 litres of beer with a value of €50 and representing a potential loss to Exchequer of €25.
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
