29/05/2012

Contraband Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port

5.3 million contraband cigarettes have been seized at Dublin Port.

The cigarettes, with a street value of approximately €2 million, was discovered by Revenue Custom's officials, in a container which arrived in Rotterdam.

The 'Raquel', 'Pride', 'Jim; and 'Capital' brand would have meant a potential loss of around €1.8m.

A man is currently being questioned and investigations are ongoing.

(CD/GK)

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