Truck driver arrested after tobacco worth over €445,000 seized at Dublin Port
A man has been arrested after more than 500 kgs of tobacco worth over €445,000 were seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port.
Revenue officers made the discovery on Saturday, May 31, as a result of risk profiling, and with the assistance of Revenue's mobile x-ray scanner.
The smuggled tobacco, branded 'Turner' and 'Golden Virginia', was discovered concealed in a consignment of bedframes, following the search of a truck that arrived from the UK.
The contraband has an estimated retail value of approximately €446,100, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €337,000.
The driver of the truck was arrested and he has since appeared before the courts.
A spokesperson for Revenue said that investigations are ongoing.
They added: 'This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products.
'If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.'
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