Revenue seizes over 61,000 cigarettes in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
On Tuesday (22/11/2016), in an intelligence led operation, Revenue officers carried out a search under warrant of a house in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and seized over 61,000 cigarettes.
The seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illicit cigarettes in the shadow economy.
The cigarettes branded, 'Viceroy', 'L&M Blue', 'Nevada' and 'Winston', have a retail value in excess of €31,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €26,600.
A Polish man in his forties was questioned and a file is being prepared with a view to prosecution.
The majority of people pay the right amount of tax and duty. If you know someone is evading tax or involved in smuggling, report it to Revenue.
You can do this quickly, easily and confidentially using our secure online reporting form or by contacting our confidential free phone number 1800 295 295. For more information, see Reporting shadow economy activity/Tax Evasion.
[Ends: 25/11/16]