Revenue seize cigarettes with an estimated value of over €131,710 in Rosslare Europort
On 26/11/2025, Revenue Officers in Rosslare Europort seized 145,980 cigarettes.
The cigarettes, branded L&M Blue Label, Marlboro, and Parliament, have a retail value of over €131,710 representing a potential loss to the exchequer of more than €104,120.
The cigarettes were discovered when, as a result of routine profiling, an accompanied freight unit that had disembarked a ferry from France was stopped and searched. The truck and trailer were also seized.
A man in his 60s was questioned and investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 26/11/2025]