More than 7,000 contraband cigarettes and 77kg of tobacco worth an estimated €38,000 have been seized in Dublin’s north inner city in recent days.
In a raid of a premises this morning, Revenue discovered 7,000 cigarettes and 5kg of tobacco with an estimated retail value of €5,565. The cigarettes had Kingdom, Mayfair, Marlboro, Dorchester and Golden Eagle branding, while the tobacco packaging had Samson and Eastenders logos.
In a separate search over the weekend, Revenue discovered 48kg of rolling tobacco, hidden in table lamp boxes at another premises in the north inner city. A further 24kg of tobacco was later discovered, bringing the estimated retail value of the haul to €32,700.
The seizures are part of an ongoing operation targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
Businesses and members of the public with information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal tobacco products are asked to contact Revenue on 1800 295 295.