Revenue seize 2.4kgs of MDMA at Dublin Airport

Last week, as a result of routine profiling, Revenue officers seized approximately 2.4kgs of MDMA valued at almost €143,000 at Dublin Airport. The illegal drugs were found concealed within the clothing of a passenger that had arrived into Ireland from Brussels. Yesterday,  (25/11/2021), and following investigations, the passenger, a 22 year old man who is an Irish passport holder, was arrested by An Garda Siochána and subsequently appeared in Court in connection with this seizure.

No further information is available.

This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

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