Cigarettes seized in Cork

Officers from Revenue's Customs Service, based in Cork city, today (25/02/2012), seized 54,000 cigarettes in Fermoy, Co. Cork. The officers were assisted in the operation by Gardaí from Fermoy Garda Station.

The 'Bon International' brand have a retail value of €23,000 and represent a potential loss to the Exchequer of €18,300.

An Irish male in his sixties was questioned and the vehicle in which the cigarettes were being transported was seized.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Free Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[Ends: 25/02/2012]