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14/02/2020
€280,000 Discovered In Freight Trailer
Revenue have been granted a three month cash detention order at Gorey District Court following the seizure of more than €280,000 from an unaccompanied freight trailer at Rosslare Europort.
The search, with the assistance of Revenue's mobile x-ray scanner and detector dog Flynn, led to the discovery of cash in the floor of the freight trailer.
The cash is suspected to be the proceeds of, or intended for use in, criminal activity and was detained by Revenue in accordance with proceeds of crime legislation. Investigations are ongoing.
These routine operations are part of Revenue's ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
The search, with the assistance of Revenue's mobile x-ray scanner and detector dog Flynn, led to the discovery of cash in the floor of the freight trailer.
The cash is suspected to be the proceeds of, or intended for use in, criminal activity and was detained by Revenue in accordance with proceeds of crime legislation. Investigations are ongoing.
These routine operations are part of Revenue's ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
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