13/06/2016

Alcohol And Cigarettes Seized At Dublin Port

Alcohol and cigarettes have been seized by Revenue officers in an intelligence led operation at Dublin Port.

Almost 200 litres of alcohol and approximately 2,400 'Marlboro' branded cigarettes were uncovered when officers stopped and searched a truck that had disembarked a ferry from Holyhead.

The seizure had a combined retail value of €2,800 and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €1,900.

(MH/LM)

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