Cannabis weighing the same as an infant smuggled in Midlands parcels

Cannabis that weighed about the same as an average infant and was being smuggled into Ireland in parcels from Spain has been seized in the Midlands.

The Revenue commissioners confirmed that during routine operations on May 10, officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized over 7.3kgs of herbal cannabis.

"The illegal drugs, with an estimated value of €147,200, were discovered in a parcel that had originated from Spain and was destined for an address in Dublin," said a statment.

While investigations are ongoing, the Revenue seizure is part of its ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs.

It appealed to businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, to contact Revenue in confidence on phone number 1800 295 295.