Revenue seize cocaine worth €134,000 at Dublin Airport
On Saturday, 02/11/2024, as a result of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 1.9 kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €134,000 at Dublin Airport. The illicit drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had arrived on a flight from Paris.
A woman in her 30s was arrested and subsequently charged by An Garda Síochána. She appeared before the courts earlier today. 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 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 06/11/2024]