Revenue officers seize over 20,000 cigarettes in Waterford
Revenue officers have seized over 20,000 cigarettes from a residential premises in Waterford.
Almost 23,000 cigarettes and 0.8kg of 'roll your own' tobacco were seized by officers as a result of an intelligence-led operation.
The tobacco and cigarettes, bearing Polish tax stamps, were discovered following the search under warrant and have a combined retail value of more than €18,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €14,500.
A Polish man in his 40s was questioned.
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.