Revenue seize 3.7 million cigarettes in Dublin Port
On Saturday (03/05/2025), Revenue officers seized 3.7 million cigarettes at Dublin Port. The seizure was made as a result of risk profiling, and with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner. The smuggled cigarettes, branded ‘Benson and Hedges’, have an estimated value of €3.3 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €2.6 million.
The contraband was discovered in a consignment of PVC windows and doors, following the search of a trailer that arrived on a vessel from Rotterdam. Investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 07/05/2025]