Revenue seized 50,400 illegal cigarettes at Dublin Airport this week

Revenue officers at Dublin Airport seized 50,400 cigarettes on Monday and Tuesday this week, a spokesperson has revealed.

In a statement, Revenue says that the “illegal cigarettes, branded ‘NZ Gold’ and ‘Rothmans’, were discovered in packages consigned from Italy and have a combined retail value of €89,300, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €70,600.”

The seizure coincided with an intelligence led operation in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan yesterday where Revenue officers seized 76,000 unstamped cigarettes during a search of a retail premises.

“These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the supply of illegal tobacco products.

“If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling they can contact Revenue in confidence on the confidential free phone number 1800 295 295.