Revenue seize cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol at Dublin Port
On 19/07/2026, Revenue officers seized 82,660 cigarettes, 79 kg of tobacco and 217 litres of alcohol at Dublin Port during a routine operation.
The seized products have an estimated value of over €147,100, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €117,800.
The tobacco products were detected with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner and mobile x-ray baggage scanner.
This seizure forms 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 are encouraged to contact Revenue, in confidence, on our freephone number 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 21/07/2026]