Revenue seizes alcohol and tobacco products at Dublin Port

This morning (06/05/2017) at Dublin Port, Revenue officers seized over 86 litres of alcohol, 1,600 cigarettes and almost 2 kilograms of tobacco when they searched a Ukrainian registered van that arrived on a ferry from Holyhead. The Slovakian driver and his Hungarian passenger were questioned.

The combined value of the seized contraband is in excess of €2,600, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €1,950.

This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illicit alcohol and cigarettes in the shadow economy. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal alcohol, cigarettes or tobacco, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

[Ends: 06/05/2017]