Revenue seizes 10,000 contraband cigarettes in Co Kerry

Yesterday evening (21/03/17) Revenue officers carried out a search under warrant of a house in the Killorglin area and uncovered 10,000 contraband cigarettes branded ‘Marlboro Red’. The cigarettes, with a retail value of around €5,500 and representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €4,400, were seized.

A Polish couple, a man in his 40’s and a woman in her 30’s, were questioned and the investigation remains active with a view to prosecution.

The search was part of an intelligence led operation targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. 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. Contact Revenue's Confidential Freephone 1800 295 295.

[Ends:22/03/2017]