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23/01/2014
Men Arrested Over Contraband Cigarettes
Revenue Customs Service have arrested two polish men following the seizure of contraband tobacco.
In a planned search of a house in Tralee, Co Kerry, officers recoverd 46kgs of 'Pall Mall' and 'Turner' roll-your-own tobacco.
The tobacco is estimated to be worth €18,300, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of €14,800.
Businesses or members of the public with any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes are asked to contact Revenue in confidence at 1800 295 295.
(MH/CD)
In a planned search of a house in Tralee, Co Kerry, officers recoverd 46kgs of 'Pall Mall' and 'Turner' roll-your-own tobacco.
The tobacco is estimated to be worth €18,300, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of €14,800.
Businesses or members of the public with any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes are asked to contact Revenue in confidence at 1800 295 295.
(MH/CD)
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