Revenue seize contraband worth over €276,000 in various operations
Over 14 days, commencing 05/10/2026, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €276,000 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:
- Over 1.4kg of 4-Methylethcathinone, with an estimated value of over €73,100.
- Over 4.1kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €58,100.
- 67 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of over €48,800.
- Over 3kg of cannabis resin, with an estimated value of over €24,400.
- Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €14,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €11,400.
- Various other illicit drugs, with an estimated value of over €12,100.
- Over 118 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of over €2,000. representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €1,200.
The herbal cannabis and illicit drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Sam, Mollaidh and Ciara. The parcels originated from the UK, Portugal, Spain, the USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Thailand and France, and 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. Five hundred and twenty weapons accessories were seized. Cash amounts of £28,010 and €6,895 were detained in accordance with orders issued by Waterford District Court.
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 19/10/2026]