10/10/2014

€20k Of Cigarettes And Tobacco Seized

Almost €20,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco have been seized in Limerick by Customs Officers.

In a joint operation with gardaí, officers from Revenue's Customs Service seized the items on Thursday. Approximately 20,000 cigarettes and 22.5kg of tobacco were seized, with an estimated value of €19,125.

The cigarettes, branded 'EM@IL' were taken from a vehicle, while the 'Eastender' tobacco was discovered in a follow-up search of a lock-up facility in Limerick.

A man, said to be in his 40s, is assisting gardaí with their inquiries.

Investigations are continuing.

(JP/IT)

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