Revenue seize herbal cannabis worth €140,000 in Dublin

Following on from the seizure of a similar quantity of herbal cannabis reported yesterday (18/08/2022), Revenue officers examining parcels at the same premises in Dublin today (19/08/2022), seized a further 7 kilograms of the illegal drug with an estimated value of €140,000.

The drugs were discovered as a result of routine operations and with the assistance of detector dog Waffle, concealed in 7 parcels that originated in Spain and were destined for an address in the Dublin 1 area.

Investigations are ongoing.

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 our Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 19/08/2022]