Revenue seize 11.4 million cigarettes at Dublin Port
The seizure was made following routine risk profiling, with the assistance of detector dog Milo
Print6 May 2026
Revenue officers have seized approximately 11.4 million cigarettes at Dublin Port.
The seizure was made following routine risk profiling, with the assistance of detector dog Milo and the use of Revenue’s mobile X-ray scanner.
In a statement, Revenue noted that the contraband was discovered in a consignment declared as cardboard packaging, following a search of a trailer that had arrived on a vessel from Rotterdam.
Discovered brands
The smuggled cigarettes, branded ‘Lambert & Butler Silver’, ‘Superkings Blue’ and ‘Richmond’ have an estimated value of over €10.8 million representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €8.4 million.
Investigations are ongoing.
Ongoing operations
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products.
If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence at the freephone number 1800 295 295.
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