Revenue seizes cigarettes in east Cork

In an intelligence led operation today (19/11/14), officers from Revenue's Customs Service seized 7,000 illegal cigarettes and two cars from a number of premises in east Cork.

The 'Mayfair' and 'MG' brand cigarettes had a retail value €3,500.

A female in her twenties was questioned and a file is being prepared for prosecution.

This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illicit cigarettes in the shadow economy. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

[Ends 19/11/14]