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15/04/2016
Alcohol Still Uncovered In Co Cavan
A partially assembled alcohol still has been uncovered in Belturbet, Co Cavan in a joint operation between Revenue officers and Gardaí.
During the intelligence-led operation, officers seized almost 300,000 assorted cigarettes, 4.4kg of tobacco, 191 litres of wine, 68 litres counterfeit alcohol, and the partially assembled still.
The seized contraband had a retail value in excess of €160,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €127,000.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
(MH/JP)
During the intelligence-led operation, officers seized almost 300,000 assorted cigarettes, 4.4kg of tobacco, 191 litres of wine, 68 litres counterfeit alcohol, and the partially assembled still.
The seized contraband had a retail value in excess of €160,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €127,000.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
(MH/JP)
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