Nearly €1.7 million in cannabis seized in Dublin

Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized 82 kgs of herbal cannabis and 9 kgs of cannabis resin with a combined estimated value of €1,694,000.

The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain and were destined for addresses throughout Leinster.

The seizure came as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Milo,

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures 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 1800 295 295.