Revenue seize 72,000 cigarettes following vehicle search

YESTERDAY, Revenue officers seized over 72,000 cigarettes with an estimated retail value of over โ‚ฌ50,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately โ‚ฌ39,565.

The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by Revenueโ€™s Customs Service and Gardaรญ from Limerickโ€™s Henry Street station following the search of a vehicle in Limerick. The illicit cigarettes were branded โ€˜L&M Redโ€™, โ€˜L&M Blueโ€™ and โ€˜Winston Blueโ€™.

A Russian national in his 30s was questioned and investigations are ongoing.

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.

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