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14/02/2019
Cigarettes, Tobacco And Car Seized In Cork
Cigarettes, tobacco and a car have been seized in an intelligence-led operation by Revenue officers in Cork.
The seizures came following searches, carried out under warrant, of two houses in Cork City. The seized contraband tobacco products have a combined value in excess of €9,400, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €7,500. The brands seized include 'Excellence', 'Gold Classic', 'Richman' and 'Flandria'.
Two Irish men were questioned and investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of tobacco products in the shadow economy. If you know someone is evading or involved in smuggling, report it. Contact Revenue's confidential freephone 1800 295 295.
(MH/CM)
The seizures came following searches, carried out under warrant, of two houses in Cork City. The seized contraband tobacco products have a combined value in excess of €9,400, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €7,500. The brands seized include 'Excellence', 'Gold Classic', 'Richman' and 'Flandria'.
Two Irish men were questioned and investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of tobacco products in the shadow economy. If you know someone is evading or involved in smuggling, report it. Contact Revenue's confidential freephone 1800 295 295.
(MH/CM)
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