Revenue officers have seized 1.5 million cigarettes following a search of a business premises in Newcastle, Co Dublin yesterday.
The illegal cigarettes, which had been imported into Ireland from Germany, were branded 'L&M' and have a retail value of almost €900,000.
The huge haul could have resulted in a potential loss to the Exchequer of around €720,000.
The seizure was made following an intelligence led, joint operation, carried out by Revenue’s Customs Service and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under the auspices of the Cross Border Joint Agency Taskforce (JATF).
A Revenue spokeswoman said a number of people were questioned following the seizure and investigations are ongoing.
She added: "This seizure was part of Revenue’s ongoing joint investigations targeting the smuggling and distribution of illicit cigarettes.
"If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295."
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