Revenue seizes drugs and cigarettes at Dublin Airport

A man and a woman both in their late 50s have been remanded in custody following court appearances on Thursday (24/03/2016) on drugs charges. The Spanish nationals were stopped and questioned by Revenue officers when they arrived in Dublin airport last Tuesday on a flight from Seville. Both had ingested pellets of cannabis resin with a total estimated street value of €14,000.

On Wednesday (23/03/2016) Revenue officers seized more than 38,000 contraband cigarettes in the Cargo Terminal of Dublin Airport. The Russian stamped cigarettes, branded "Winston", were detected in a consignment which was manifested as "Accessories" and originated in Poland.

This seizure represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €19,000.

Investigations are on-going.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing enforcement operations targeting the illegal importation of drugs and tobacco products. If you have any information about smuggling contact Revenue confidentially on free phone number 1800 295 295.

Ends: 24/03/2016