Revenue seize over 9.8 million cigarettes in Louth
Seizure made with support of the Dundalk Detective Unit, the Roads Policing Unit and the Armed Support Unit of An Garda Síochána
On Friday, as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized over 9.8 million cigarettes, following the search of a vehicle in County Louth.
The seizure was made with the assistance of detector dog Toby and with the support of members of An Garda Síochána from the Dundalk Detective Unit, the Roads Policing Unit and the Armed Support Unit.
The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Platinum Seven’, have an estimated value of over €8.2 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €6.4 million.
A man in his 60s has been questioned and Revenue says investigations are ongoing.
This seizure, it says, is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products.
It adds that if businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.