Revenue Seize Contraband with Estimated Value of Over €276,000, Including Drug Parcels Destined for Addresses Nationwide

Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €276,000 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort. The seizures were made over a 14-day period commencing 05 October 2026.

The detections were the result of risk profiling and intelligence-led operations. They included over 1.4kg of 4-Methylethcathinone, with an estimated value of over €73,100, and over 4.1kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €58,100. Over 3kg of cannabis resin, with an estimated value of over €24,400, was also seized, along with various other illicit drugs with an estimated value of over €12,100.

The herbal cannabis and illicit drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Sam, Mollaidh and Ciara. The parcels originated from the UK, Portugal, Spain, the USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Thailand and France, and were destined for various addresses nationwide.

Officers also seized 67 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of over €48,800. The goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. The brands included Moncler, North Face, TAG Heuer, Rolex, Chanel, Adidas, Nike, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Alo, Canada Goose, Essential, Burberry, Polo, Prada, Hermes and Umbro.

Tobacco products with an estimated value of over €14,500 were seized, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €11,400. Brands included Lucky Strike, Amber Leaf, Septwolves, Chesterfield, Golden Virginia, Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red, L&M and John Player Blue. Over 118 litres of alcohol, consisting of wine, beer and spirits, was also seized, with an estimated value of over €2,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €1,200.

Five hundred and twenty weapons accessories were seized. These consisted of a starter pistol, fireworks, crackers, roman candles, smoke bombs, flares, sparklers, a machete, samurai swords, an airsoft rifle, a magazine and knives.

Cash amounts of £28,010 and €6,895 were detained in accordance with orders issued by Waterford District Court. Investigations into all seizures are ongoing, and no further information is available.

The seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.