Revenue seize over 7.7 million cigarettes in Co. Wexford

The contraband was discovered during a search of an unaccompanied trailer

The smuggled cigarettes, branded ‘L&B’, have an estimated value of over €7.3 million

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On 15 July as part of an intelligence led operation involving Revenue officers based in Kilkenny assisted by Revenue officers based in Rosslare Europort, over 7.7 million cigarettes were seized in Co. Wexford.

The smuggled cigarettes, branded ‘L&B’, have an estimated value of over €7.3 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €5.7 million.

The contraband was discovered during a search of an unaccompanied trailer.

Ongoing investigations

Investigations are ongoing.

These routine operations are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on its confidential phone umber 1800 295 295.

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