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14/03/2019
Parcels Containing €142k Cannabis Intercepted At Portlaoise Mail Centre
Revenue officers at Portlaoise Mail centre have seized herbal cannabis with a street value of around €142,000 as a result of routine profiling.
The 7.1kg of illegal drugs were concealed in two parcels, sent from the USA and Canada, destined for two separate addresses in Dublin City Centre.
One parcel was labelled 'Toys', while the other said 'Wine Glasses' when discovered at the sorting centre on Wednesday 13 March.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
The seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations.
Any businesses or members of the public with information about drug smuggling are urged to contact Revenue's Confidential Freephone on 1800 295 295.
(JG/CM)
The 7.1kg of illegal drugs were concealed in two parcels, sent from the USA and Canada, destined for two separate addresses in Dublin City Centre.
One parcel was labelled 'Toys', while the other said 'Wine Glasses' when discovered at the sorting centre on Wednesday 13 March.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.
The seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations.
Any businesses or members of the public with information about drug smuggling are urged to contact Revenue's Confidential Freephone on 1800 295 295.
(JG/CM)
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