Drugs destined for Limerick seized during Revenue operation
As a result of routine profiling, Revenue officers examining parcels at two premises in the Capital seized just over 6.9kgs of various types of drugs including herbal cannabis, cannabis resin, heroin, methamphetamine, butane honey oil and hash cakes.
The contraband, which will be forensically examined, has an estimated value of approximately €194,000.
The drugs were found concealed in parcels labelled as ‘stickers’, ‘pet clothes’, ‘clothes’, ‘pencils’, ‘shoes’ and ‘antique glassware’, that originated in the United States, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
They were were destined for addresses in Limerick, Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Cork, Clare, Tipperary and Longford.
Investigations are ongoing and gardai have been informed.
"These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295," said a spokesperson.