Crime & Law

More than 9 million cigarettes seized at Dublin Port

Consignment said to have retail value of more than €4.6 million

Detector dog Casey participated in the contraband cigarette bust at Dublin Port.
Detector dog Casey participated in the contraband cigarette bust at Dublin Port.
Fri May 06 2016 - 20:53

Revenue officers, assisted by detector dog Casey, seized more than million cigarettes at Dublin Port on Friday.

The cigarettes, branded “American Legend” and “Fest” were concealed in a 45 foot container which arrived into Dublin Port from Rotterdam and was said to contain tractor parts.

The smuggled cigarettes were revealed when, as a result of routine profiling, the container was selected for x-ray by Revenue’s mobile scanner.

“American Legend – Real American Flavour” was one of the brands recovered by Revenue officials.
“American Legend – Real American Flavour” was one of the brands recovered by Revenue officials.

The cigarettes have a retail value of more than €4.6million and represent a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €4 million.

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Investigations are on-going with a view to prosecution.