Revenue seize 3.8 million cigarettes in Dublin
On 09/06/2026, as part of an intelligence led operation and with the assistance of detector dogs Milo and Kobe, Revenue officers seized over 3.8 million cigarettes following a search under warrant of a business premises in Dublin.
The seized cigarettes of various brands, including ‘Kent’ and ‘Marlboro’, have an estimated value of over €3.6 million representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €2.8 million. A man in his 70s was questioned in relation to the seizure.
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 at the freephone number 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 10/06/2026]