Revenue seize contraband worth over €243,190 in various operations

Over the week commencing 08/12/2025, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €243,190 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort. 

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and included the following:

• 5.332 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of almost €106,640.
• Various other illicit drugs, with an estimated value of €7,870.
• Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €1,575, and representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €1,220.
• Over 295.15 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of almost €4,105, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €2,300.
• 139 weapons, with an estimated value of almost €1,905.
• 322 counterfeit items with an estimated value of almost €121,100.

The herbal cannabis and illicit drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Sam. The parcels originated from the USA, the UK, France, Italy and India were destined for various addresses nationwide.

The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. 139 weapons were also seized.

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing. 

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

[Ends 15/12/2025]