Over €200,000 of cannabis and 'psychoactive substances' seized at Shannon Airport
The drugs were seized in a number of operations over the past two weeks
Revenue have seized over €200,000 worth of illegal drugs at Shannon Aiport over the last two weeks.
According to a statement by a Revenue spokesperson released this Thursday, May 16, investigations are ongoing.
Over the course of the last two weeks Revenue officers based in Shannon Airport seized illegal drugs with an estimated value of over €220,000, they shared.
"The illicit drugs were discovered, as a result of risk profiling, in parcels originating from the USA, Canada and Europe and were destined for addresses in Limerick, Galway and Cork," the spokesperson said.
The illicit drugs seized included seven kilos of herbal cannabis, cannabis infused jellies and other "psychoactive substances".
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.
Any businesses, or members of the public who may have any information can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.