Staggering amount of alcohol seized

By Dan Walsh

Revenue has seized almost 10,000 litres of vodka and whiskey at Rosslare Europort.

The smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of €300,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €230,000.

Investigations are ongoing.

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