Revenue seized almost 235,000 cigarettes at Dublin Airport yesterday.
The cigarettes, which were branded Benson & Hedges, were found concealed in 17 boxes that were marked as "metal transistors".
They had come via Amsterdam on a flight from China.
According to Revenue, the cigarettes had a value of €126,000 and count as a €110,000 loss to the Exchequer.
A Revenue spokesman said: "Yesterday (05/12/2019), as part of routine profiling, Revenue officers in Dublin Airport seized 234,600 cigarettes.
"The cigarettes branded ‘Benson & Hedges’ were found concealed in 17 boxes described as ‘metal transistors’ which had arrived via Amsterdam on a flight from China. The cigarettes had an approximate value of €126,000 and represent a loss to the Exchequer of €110,000.
"Investigations are ongoing.
"These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the illegal importation, supply and sale of tobacco products in the shadow economy. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free-phone number 1800 295 295."
