Revenue seize drugs, counterfeit goods, weapons and alcohol over week
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and included 13.6kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €271,400.
The herbal cannabis and illicit drugs were discovered, with the assistance of detector dogs Enzo and Ciara, whilst Revenue officers were examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands. The parcels originated from the USA, France, Canada and the UK, and were destined for various addresses nationwide.
Revenue officers also seized assorted tablets with an estimated value of €2,260 and various other illicit drugs with an estimated value of over €6,300.
The various illicit drugs consisted of HHC/cannabinoid vapes, 2MMC, edibles, khat, butane honey oil, magic mushrooms, synthetic cannabinoids, cocaine, MDMA, reefers and cannabis resin. The various illicit tablets consisted of alprazolam, benzodiazepine, diazepam, tapentadol and zopiclone.
118 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of over €2,800 were seized, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of €1,680 and tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €9,400, were seized, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €7,200.
The alcohol consisted of wine, beer and spirits. The cigarettes were branded Nobel, L&B and Winston, and the tobacco was branded Golden Virginia. The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare. Detector dog Enzo
254 counterfeit items with an estimated value of almost €133,500 and 23 weapons were also seized The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.
The counterfeit goods were branded Adidas, Asics, Chanel, Crocs, Nike, O'Neills, Alexander McQueen, Birkenstock, Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, Converse, CP Company, Crocs, Dsquared, Fear of God, Gucci, Hermes, Hoka, Kappa, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Moncler, New Balance, On Cloud, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Puma, Rayban, Stanley, Stussy, Ugg, and Yves Saint Laurent.
The weapons consisted of smoke bombs, a butterfly knife, katana, khukuris, a short knife and a stiletto knife. The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.
A Revenue spokesperson said investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
They added: '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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