Revenue seizes over 38,300 cigarettes in Louth
Part of an intelligence-led operation with the assistance of An Garda Síochána
On Tuesday, as part of an intelligence-led operation and with the assistance of An Garda Síochána, Revenue officers seized over 38,300 cigarettes following the search of a vehicle in County Louth. In a follow-up operation yesterday, a further 15,400 cigarettes were seized in Dublin.
The seized cigarettes, branded ‘Marlboro Gold’ and ‘L & M’, have a retail value of €42,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €33,200.
A man in his 30s has been questioned and investigations are ongoing.
Revenue says that these seizures are part of its ongoing operations targeting smuggling, shadow economy activity 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 by phone on 1800 295 295.