Over €500,000 of contraband seized in anti-smuggling operations including in the South East

The seizure included €54,750 worth of tobacco products like cigarettes
Over €500,000 of contraband seized in anti-smuggling operations including in the South East

The seizure included €54,750 worth of tobacco products like cigarettes. Stock Image.

Revenue officers have seized €570,700 worth of contraband in anti-smuggling operations at Rosslare Europort, Dublin and the Midlands.

The seizure included almost half a million euros worth of drugs, including cannabis, MDA and other illicit drugs.

Also seized €54,750 worth of tobacco products, €5,430 worth of alcohol and €11,500 worth of counterfeit items.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they are asked to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

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