By Dan Walsh
Revenue officers have seized 4,860 litres of wine with an estimated value of over €59,200 at Rosslare Europort. This represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €31,700.
The illegal red wine, branded ‘Doppio Passo Primitivo Rosso 2022’, was discovered during the search of an accompanied trailer which had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France.
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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