By Dan Walsh
Revenue officers have seized approximately 24,875 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €99,000 at Rosslare Europort.
The illicit beer, of multiple brands, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,400.
The consignment was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France.
Both the trailer and alcohol have been seized and the driver of the load has been questioned. Investigations 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.
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