Laois-bound cannabis packed in 'kids' parcels seized
Sniffer dog separately detected herbal cannabis and butane honey oil
More than €360,000 worth of Cannabis herb bound for Laois and other counties was declared as ‘kids toys’, ‘kids puzzles’ and ‘tracksuits’.
That's according to the Revenue which says that, as a result of risk profiling, its officers examined parcels at a premises in Dublin. During the search they seized over 18.3 kgs of herbal cannabis which Revnue says has an estimated value of over €365,500.
"The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating in the USA, Canada, Thailand and Spain and were destined for addresses in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois and Northern Ireland.
Some of the drugs pictured were due to be delivered to an address in Laois.
Separately, and also as a result of risk profiling, Revenue says officers with the assistance of detector dog Enzo, examed parcels at a premises in Athlone. This led to the seizure over 1.1 kg of herbal cannabis and 100 grammes of butane honey oil with an estimated value of approximately €24,000.
Revenue says the parcels originated in France and were destined for addresses in Westmeath and Kildare.
Investigations into all of these drug crime-related seizures are ongoing.
Revenue says the seizures are part of ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, Revenue ask that you contact them in confidence on 1800 295 295.
Revenue says its officers have the primary responsibility for the prevention, detection, interception and seizure of controlled drugs being smuggled into or out of Ireland. They are based at strategic points of entry to the State.