Prison sentence for cigarette smuggling at Dublin Airport

Following the seizure of 35,400 cigarettes by officers from Revenue’s Customs Service at Dublin Airport last week, two female Lithuanian nationals appeared before Judge Denis McLouglin today (18/10/13) where they each received a 5 month custodial sentence.

The two women, aged 25 and 26, were both sentenced to 5 months in prison for evasion and attempted evasion of duty in respect of the "NZ Gold" and "Kent" cigarettes that had a retail value of €16,890 and a potential loss to the Exchequer of €14,524. The sentence was backdated to 08/10/2013.

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: 18/10/13]