A Nigerian woman was quizzed at Dublin Airport on Tuesday after nearly 40,000 cigarettes were discovered in her check-in luggage.
Revenue seized the 39,000 unstamped cigarettes when they stopped and searched the passenger's luggage on arrival in Dublin Airport off a flight from Abuja, Nigeria.
The Benson & Hedges branded cigarettes had an estimated retail value of approximately €24,900 and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €16,600.
The woman who is in her 40s was interviewed in relation to the seizure and investigations are ongoing.
Also on Tuesday, Revenue officers at Dublin Port seized two dogs when they stopped and questioned a man and a woman who were travelling to the UK.
The dogs, who did not have pet passports as required under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, were discovered in the boot of the car.
The animals, which were thought to be Chihuahuas, were transferred into the care of the DSPCA, who are conducting a follow up investigation.
Revenue collaborates closely with the DSPCA and other bodies to combat illegal dog trading.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and the shadow economy.
If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding the smuggling they can contact Revenue confidential free phone number on 1800 295 295 .
