Detector dog assists with drugs seizure at Dublin Airport

Revenue officers at Dublin Airport have seized over 2.5kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of over €57,000.

The illegal drugs were found yesterday with the assistance of detector dog, Luca, when Revenue officers stopped and searched the checked baggage of a 27-year-old UK national, who was travelling to Barcelona in Spain.

Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution. The operation is part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting the importation of illegal drugs.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.