Illegal cigarettes seized in Cork

A consignment of illegal cigarettes valued at more than £1

A consignment of illegal cigarettes valued at more than £1.3 million was seized by customs officials in Cork over the weekend.

Acting on information from intelligence sources, customs and excise officers intercepted a truck at Watergrasshill, near Fermoy on Friday evening and recovered the illegal Regal brand cigarettes.

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