Over 11kg of drugs seized at premises in the Midlands

By Reporter
Published 17th Aug 2022, 12:41 GMT
Updated 17th Aug 2022, 14:17 GMT
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Over 11kg of drugs seized at premises in the Midlands

Over 11kg of drugs have been seized at a property in the Midlands

As a result of routine operations on Monday and Tuesday, Revenue Officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized 11.6kgs of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €232,000.

The illegal drugs were discovered concealed in three parcels that originated in Spain and were destined for addresses in Westmeath and Dublin.

In 1845, he set up the Brooklyn Benevolent Society to distribute relief to the Catholic poor – with the famine devastating Ireland, thousands of desperate emigrants headed west in search of a better life. He transferred all of his property to the society by deed and over a million dollars has been distributed from rents and investments over several decades.placeholder image
In 1845, he set up the Brooklyn Benevolent Society to distribute relief to the Catholic poor – with the famine devastating Ireland, thousands of desperate emigrants headed west in search of a better life. He transferred all of his property to the society by deed and over a million dollars has been distributed from rents and investments over several decades.

This seizure is 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 our Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

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