Revenue seize contraband worth over €324,670 in various operations
Over the week commencing 30/11/2025, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €324,670 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:
- 11.226 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €225,380.
- 701.4 g of cannabis resin, with an estimated value of over €4,200.
- 2.69 kg of edibles, with an estimated value of over €2,670.
- Cannabinoid vapes and liquid, with an estimated value of €1,735.
- Various other illicit drugs, with an estimated value of over €3,730.
- Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €4,255, and representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €3,235.
- Over 86,36 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of over €2,000, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €1,400.
- 218 counterfeit items with an estimated value of over €80,700.
The herbal cannabis and illicit drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Ciara. The parcels originated from the USA, UK, Spain, India, and Canada, 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. Ninety-five weapons were also seized.
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 09/12/2025]