€149,000 of illegal drugs seized by Revenue officers yesterday

As part of routine operations yesterday, Revenue officers, with the assistance of detector dog Bailey, seized illegal drugs with a combined estimated value of €149,000 during a search of a premises.

The seizures included almost 23kgs of cannabis infused edibles, over 5kgs of herbal cannabis and 1,000 Zopiclone tablets, as well as small quantities of benzylpiperazine and benzodiazepine tablets, cannabis oil and ‘magic mushrooms’.

“The illegal drugs were discovered in parcels that originated in multiple locations across North America, Europe and Asia,” a Revenue spokesperson said.

“The parcels were declared as items such as ‘document’, ‘toys’, ‘blankets’, ‘textiles’, ‘make up’, ‘dolls’ and ‘clothing’ and were destined for addresses across the country.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.