08/12/2015

Illegal Cigarettes Seized In Joint Revenue And Garda Operation

Ten thousand illegal cigarettes have been seized in the Thurles area by Revenue officers in a joint operation with Garda.

The 'Excellence' branded cigarettes were seized when officers stopped a car in an intelligence-led operation. Officers also searched a private residence as part of a follow-up operation, recovering a second quantity of smuggled cigarettes.

The seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes in the shadow economy. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, or the sale of illegal cigarettes, tobacco or alcohol, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

(MH/CD)

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