Revenue seize alcohol worth €103,000 in Wexford

Today (24/04/2020), as a result of routine operations, Revenue officers seized 27,000 litres of alcohol following a search, under warrant, of a premises in Wexford town. The illicit alcohol had an estimated value of over €103,000, representing a loss to the exchequer of €50,000.

Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illicit alcohol products in the shadow economy. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 24/4/2020]