Adorable detector dog finds almost €140k worth of chewing tobacco heading to one Irish address
The 'illicit tobacco', found by Guss, had arrived from Belgium
Gardaí with the help of a detector dog have seized a large amount of chewing tobacco.
Last Friday, July 19, with the assistance of dog Guss, Revenue officers examining parcels at Dublin Port seized 250 kgs of chewing tobacco with an estimated value of €137,500.
The "illicit tobacco" had arrived via consignments originating from Belgium which were intended for an address in Dublin.
"Investigations are ongoing," gardaí have said.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and the sale and supply of illegal tobacco products.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.