Revenue seizes herbal cannabis in Dublin Port

Yesterday (05/09/17), following routine profiling, and with the assistance of detector dog ‘Meg’, Revenue officers at Dublin Port seized 1kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €20,000. The drugs were found concealed in candle jars which had originated in Spain and were addressed to a location in Dublin city centre.

Investigations are on-going with a view to prosecution.

This operation is part of Revenue's on-going operations targeting the illegal importation, supply and sale of drugs. If you have any information about drug smuggling, contact Revenue’s Confidential Freephone 1800 295 295.

Ends: 06/09/17