Revenue seized a huge haul of cigarettes worth over €91,000 at Dublin Port on Thursday.
Officers found 168,500 smuggled smokes hidden in a container carrying a mixed consignment of goods.
The contraband was concealed behind air conditioning fan fittings that were destined for an address in Dublin.
The cigarettes branded ‘Double Happiness’ and ‘Lambert and Butler’ are worth over €91,000, with a loss of €79,000 to the exchequer.
The seizure was made as part of ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco in the shadow economy.
Investigations are ongoing.
Businesses or members of the public who have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco can contact Revenue in confidence on our confidential line 1800 295 295.
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