Revenue seizes herbal cannabis worth over €40,000 in Cork

On Wednesday (01/05/2019), Revenue officers in Cork seized 2.2 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €44,000, during routine operations.

The illegal drugs were found in a package which had arrived from Italy and was destined for an address in West Cork.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 03/05/2019]