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16/02/2016
Almost 19,000 Cigarettes Seized At Rosslare Europort
Almost 19,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized by Revenue Officers at Rosslare Europort.
18,800 'Ken', 'Marlboro', 'Marlboro Gold' and 'Rothmans' branded cigarettes were uncovered hidden in a car that had disembarked a ferry from France.
The car was identified in routine profiling and the cigarettes were discovered concealed in the floor of the car.
A 27-year-old man was interviewed and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
The value of the seized tobacco product is in excess of €9,900, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €8,600.
These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing enforcement operations targeting the illegal importation, supply and sale of tobacco products. If you have any information about the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco, contact Revenue confidentially on free phone number 1800 295 295.
(MH/LM)
18,800 'Ken', 'Marlboro', 'Marlboro Gold' and 'Rothmans' branded cigarettes were uncovered hidden in a car that had disembarked a ferry from France.
The car was identified in routine profiling and the cigarettes were discovered concealed in the floor of the car.
A 27-year-old man was interviewed and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
The value of the seized tobacco product is in excess of €9,900, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €8,600.
These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing enforcement operations targeting the illegal importation, supply and sale of tobacco products. If you have any information about the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco, contact Revenue confidentially on free phone number 1800 295 295.
(MH/LM)
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