As a result of an intelligence-led operation yesterday (Monday), Revenue officers seized 1.2 million cigarettes with an estimated value of €1,005,000 following the search of an unaccompanied container at Belview Port, Waterford.
The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘L & B’, had arrived in Ireland from Rotterdam and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €603,000.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products.
Investigations are ongoing.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
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