Revenue seize approximately 9.9 million cigarettes at Rosslare Europort
Yesterday (30/07/2024), as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers at Rosslare Europort seized almost 9.9 million cigarettes with an estimated value of approximately €8.3 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €6.5 million.
The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Superkings’ and ‘Winston’, were discovered last night when Revenue officers stopped and examined an accompanied freight unit which had disembarked a ferry arriving from Dunkirk, France. A man has been questioned in relation to these events and investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of illegal cigarettes and tobacco in the shadow economy. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 31/07/2024]