03/12/2015

Over 4,000 Counterfeit Bottles Of Vodka Seized In Co Louth

Over 4,000 bottles of counterfeit vodka have been seized in Co Louth.

The discovery was made by a joint intelligence-led operation by An Garda Síochána and Customs enforcement officers.

The operation was carried out by Gardaí from Louth Division and officers from Revenue's Customs service, supported by Gardaí from the Emergency Response Unit and Garda Regional Support Unit.

Seven vehicles and €7,000 in cash were also seized.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

(CD/LM)

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