Revenue seize cocaine worth over €3 million at Port of Cork
Today, 11/12/2024, Revenue officers seized approximately 43kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €3 million at Port of Cork. The illicit drugs were discovered, as a result of risk profiling, in a container of bananas which originated in South America. 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 11/12/2024]