Revenue seize tobacco products worth over €6,600
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations
Print5 November 2026
Over the week commencing 26 October 2026, Revenue has seized tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €6,600, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €5,100.
Collectively the officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €210,000 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort.
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and also included the following:
- Over 8.3 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €116,000.
- Over 4,118 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of over €51,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €27,500.
- Various illicit drugs, with an estimated value of over €22,500.
- 11 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of over €13,900.
Risk profiling
The herbal cannabis and illicit drugs seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Daithi, Sam and Ciara. The parcels originated from Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and India, and were destined for various addresses nationwide.
The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. 1,228 weapons accessories were also seized.
Ongoing investigations
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
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© 2026 by ShelfLife reporter
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