Illegal cigarettes worth €5,000 seized at Cork horse fair

A file is to be sent to the DPP following the seizure in Cork of illegal cigarettes with a street value of €5,000.

The Revenue Customs Service in Cork, with assistance from gardaí, uncovered 6kg of “roll your own” tobacco and 4,800 cigarettes when a van and caravan were searched at the annual horse fair in Dunmanway on Tuesday.

A man in his forties was arrested in connection with the seizure. He was subsequently released without charge.

Brand names

The illegal cigarettes had the brand names “Richman”, “MG”, “Golden Virginia” and “Amber Leaf”.

Members of the public who may have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco are asked to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800-295295.