Revenue seize €47,000 worth of illegal cigarettes in Louth

As part of an intelligence-led operation on Saturday, Revenue officers seized 60,000 cigarettes following the search of a vehicle in Drogheda, Co. Louth. 

According to Revenue, the illicit cigarettes, branded  ‘Minsk’, have an estimated retail value of €47,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €37,000. 

Two men in their 30s and 40s have been questioned. Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling, shadow economy activity and the supply of illegal tobacco products. 

If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.