Revenue seize contraband worth over €804,000 in Dublin and the Midlands

Over the course of the week commencing 07/10/2024, Revenue officers examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands seized approximately 37.7 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €754,000, during the course of numerous operations. Various quantities of other illicit drugs, plus alcohol and an airsoft weapon, with a total estimated value of €18,700, were also seized.

The illegal drugs were discovered, as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Sam, Grace and Enzo in parcels that originated in the USA, the UK, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Greece, Canada, Thailand, and India and were intended for addresses nationwide.

Revenue officers also seized a quantity of retail goods, with an estimated value of €31,500, due to infringements of Intellectual Property Rights.

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 15/10/2024]