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18/04/2019
€100k Cannabis Seized At Dublin Mail Centre
Revenue officers have seized 5kg of herbal cannabis worth an estimated €100,000 at the Dublin Mail Centre.
The drugs were found today, Thursday 18 April, with the assistance of Revenue detector dog Bailey. They were concealed in seven different parcels labelled as 'diaries', 'kitchen tools', 'USB fan', 'toys' and 'car air fresheners'.
The cannabis originated in Canada and the USA and was destined for addresses in Dublin and Waterford. Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
The seizure's are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations. Any businesses or members of the public with information regarding drug smuggling are urged to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
(JG)
The drugs were found today, Thursday 18 April, with the assistance of Revenue detector dog Bailey. They were concealed in seven different parcels labelled as 'diaries', 'kitchen tools', 'USB fan', 'toys' and 'car air fresheners'.
The cannabis originated in Canada and the USA and was destined for addresses in Dublin and Waterford. Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
The seizure's are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations. Any businesses or members of the public with information regarding drug smuggling are urged to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
(JG)
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