Revenue seize cocaine and cash worth almost €1.2 million at Dublin Airport

In separate routine operations on Sunday, 08/11/2026, and Monday, 09/11/2026, Revenue officers seized approximately 10.3 kg of cocaine and €162,748 in cash.

On Sunday 08/11/2026, Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight that originated in Uruguay and discovered approximately 10.3 kg of cocaine concealed in the false linings of six counterfeit designer handbags and four other assorted items. The cocaine has an estimated value of €1,030,000. 

One male, aged in his 60’s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána and has since been charged.

On Monday 09/11/2026, following an indication from Revenue detector dog Dara, Revenue officers discovered a large quantity of cash concealed in clothing and shopping bags within the baggage of a passenger scheduled to fly outbound to Turkey. The cash totalled €162,748.

One male, aged in his 20’s, was arrested was by An Garda Síochána and has since been charged.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 11/11/2026]