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06 Sept 2025

Cannabis and cocaine worth €120k seized at Shannon Airport by Revenue

Herbal cannabis and cocaine found in a number of parcels this week at Shannon Airport

Cannabis and cocaine worth €120k seized at Shannon Airport by Revenue

Revenue officers at Shannon Airport have seized approximately 4.7 kgs of herbal cannabis and 350 grammes of cocaine in recent days.

These drugs, with a combined estimated value of €120,000, were seized as a result of risk profiling carried out by Revenue officers.

They were discovered in parcels originating from the USA, South Africa and Europe, and were destined for addresses in the Mid-West.

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Investigations are ongoing, according to a Revenue spokesperson.

This seizure is 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 1800 295 295.

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