Drugs with an estimated street value of around 20,000 euro have been seized at Shannon Airport.
As a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers based at the Midwest facility seized 1 kilogram of herbal cannabis yesterday.
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the USA and were destined for an address in Co. Cork.
Separately, on Sunday, as a result of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers based at Shannon Airport seized 26,000 cigarettes during a search of a ship at Foynes Port, Co. Limerick.
The cigarettes, branded ‘L & M’, have a retail value of €20,000 and represent a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €16,000.
Investigations into all of these seizures are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.
It’s urging businesses, or members of the public with any information to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
