Revenue seize contraband worth almost €516,000 in Dublin and the Midlands

Over the course of last week (week commencing 15 July 2024), Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in the Midlands seized over 18.4 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €368,200. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of detector dog Enzo in parcels originating from Spain which were intended for addresses in Dublin and Meath.

Various quantities of other illegal drugs, with an estimated combined value of almost €95,000, 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 the USA, the United Kingdom, India, Canada and Thailand. The parcels were intended for various addresses nationwide.

A quantity of retail goods, with an estimated value of approximately over €52,600, 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 22/07/2024]