Revenue seize contraband worth €314,000 in Athlone and Dublin

On Tuesday (26/09/2023), as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized 1.43 kgs of Ecstasy tablets and 1 kg of Ketamine with an estimated value of almost €108,000.

The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels which had originated in the Netherlands and were destined for addresses in Dublin and Waterford.

Investigations are ongoing.

Separately, last week, as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Sam, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized drugs and prescription medicines with an estimated value of €206,000.

The drugs consisted of varying quantities of herbal cannabis, cannabis oil, cannabis-infused edibles, butane honey oil and cannabis resin. The illegal drugs were discovered in parcels originating in the USA, Canada, Spain, India and the UK and were destined for addresses nationwide. The parcels had been declared as, ‘bedding’, ‘candy’, ‘toys’, ‘cosmetics’ and ‘clothing’.

Two imitation firearms were also seized and have been sent to An Garda Síochána for further examination.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 28/09/2023]