Revenue seizes 25,000 cigarettes in Cork
Yesterday (15/06/16), Revenue officers, assisted by detector dog Harvey and acting on intelligence, seized 25,000 cigarettes following the search under warrant of a house in Macroom, Co. Cork.
The cigarettes, branded 'Marlboro', 'L&M', 'Mayfair' and 'Che', have a retail value in excess of €13,000, representing a loss to the Exchequer of approximately €10,400.
A Polish man and woman in their 30s have been interviewed and investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
Ends: 16/06/2016
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