Drugs haul worth over €1.6 million seized by Revenue while entering Ireland
The cannabis was seized by Revenue officers over the last week during risk profile checks in Dublin
Over the course of last week, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized cannabis with a combined estimated value of €1,694,000.
The seizure comprised of 82 kgs of herbal cannabis and 9 kgs of cannabis resin, and was seized over the span of a week, commencing last Tuesday on 15 April. The drugs were destined for addresses throughout Leinster.
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain, and were found as a result of risk profiling, with the assistance of detector dog Milo.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.
Investigations are ongoing. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.