By Dan Walsh
Revenue officers have seized 1.2 million cigarettes with an estimated value of €1,005,000 following the search of an unaccompanied container at Belview Port, Waterford, which is located on the River Suir just off the River Barrow south of New Ross and west of Great Island.
The seizure took place yesterday (Monday) because of an intelligence-led operation. The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘L & B’, had arrived in Ireland from Rotterdam and represent a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €603,000.
Investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products. 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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