The detections were made as a result of risk profiling.
Revenue seize contraband worth over €317,810 in various operations
Over the past week, commencing 08/09/2025, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €317,810 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort.
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and included the following:
- 5.9kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €119,000,
- 544g of cannabis resin with an estimated value of over €3,250,
- Various other illicit drugs with an estimated value of over €5,700,
- Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €5,600, and represents a potential loss to the exchequer of almost €2,500,
- 2 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of almost €60, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €45, and
- 581 other counterfeit items with an estimated value of over €184,200.
The drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Ciara. The parcels originated from the USA, Netherlands, UK, Canada, and India, were destined for various addresses nationwide.
The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort.
The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. Four weapons were also seized, and almost 400 firecrackers.
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.
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