Revenue seize contraband worth over €389,000 in Dublin and Athlone

This week, as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized over 18.3 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €365,500.

The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating in the USA, Canada, Thailand and Spain and were destined for addresses in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois and Northern Ireland.

The contraband was variously declared as ‘kids toys’, ‘kids puzzles’ and ‘tracksuits’.

Separately, this week, and as a result of risk profiling with the assistance of detector dog Enzo, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized over 1.1 kg of herbal cannabis and 100 grammes of butane honey oil with an estimated value of approximately €24,000.

The parcels originated in France and were destined for addresses in Westmeath and Kildare.

Investigations into all of these seizures are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 08/03/2024]