Revenue seize contraband worth almost €442,000 in Dublin and Athlone

Over the course of last week (week commencing 8 July 2024), Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized over 10.4kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €208,800. The illicit drugs were discovered in a parcel originating from Spain which was intended for an address in Dublin.

Various quantities of other illicit drugs, with an estimated combined value of €26,000, were also seized as a result of risk profiling, during the examination of parcels at a premises in Dublin.

The illegal drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the USA, the UK, Canada and Thailand, and were intended for addresses nationwide.

A quantity of retail goods, with an estimated value of approximately €207,000, was also seized due to infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. 

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 16/07/2024]