Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €210,000 in Various Operations
Revenue seized contraband worth over €210,000 in a week, with parcels destined for various addresses nationwide.
Over the past week, commencing 26/10/2026, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €210,000 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort. The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Over 8.3 kg of herbal cannabis was seized, with an estimated value of over €116,000. Over 4,118 litres of alcohol were also seized, with an estimated value of over €51,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €27,500. The alcohol consisted of wine and spirits.
Various illicit drugs were seized with an estimated value of over €22,500. These consisted of cannabis oil, cannabis resin, edibles, various tablets, MDPHP HCI, 5-MEO-DMT, cannabinoid vape liquids, LSD and diazepam.
11 counterfeit items were seized with an estimated value of over €13,900. They were branded Longchamp, Alo, Chanel, New Balance, Christian Dior and Mont Blanc, and were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.
Tobacco products with an estimated value of over €6,600 were seized, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €5,100. The tobacco products were branded Winston, West, Flandria, Pueblo, Virginia, Superkings, Amber Leaf, Davidoff Reach Black, Benson and Hedges Gold and Marlboro Red.
1,228 weapons accessories were also seized. These consisted of a machete, smoke bombs, rocket flares, hand flares, bangers, and fireworks.
The herbal cannabis and illicit drugs seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Daithi, Sam and Ciara. The parcels originated from Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and India, and were destined for various addresses nationwide.
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing. These 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.
