Revenue seizes cigarettes worth €4m at Dublin Port
Revenue officers, assisted by detector dog Casey, seized over 9 million cigarettes at Dublin Port today (06/05/2016). The cigarettes, branded "American Legend" and "Fest" were concealed in a 45 foot container which arrived into Dublin Port from Rotterdam and was said to contain tractor parts.
The smuggled cigarettes were revealed when, as a result of routine profiling, the container was selected for x-ray by Revenue’s mobile scanner.
The cigarettes have a retail value in excess of €4.6m and represent a potential loss to the Exchequer 'Tax Evasion' noteof over €4m.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
The majority of people pay the right amount of tax and duty. If you know someone is evading tax or involved in smuggling, report it to Revenue.
You can do this quickly, easily and confidentially using our secure online reporting form or by contacting our confidential free phone number 1800 295 295. For more information, see Reporting shadow economy activity/Tax Evasion.
Ends: 06/05/2016