Detector dog Toby helps Revenue seize €40k of cash and cigarettes in big bust
14,000 illicit cigarettes and €30k of cash were seized in the search
Revenue have seized cigarettes and cash to the value of over €40,000 in Co Roscommon, with the help of detector dog Toby.
The seizure happened this Wednesday, where cash to the value of €30,000 and over 14,000 cigarettes were discovered.
The seizure was made as a result of an intelligence led operation and following the search, under warrant, of three properties in Roscommon.
The illicit cigarettes have an estimated retail value of over €11,800, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €9,300.
A man was questioned and investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and 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.