BREAKING: Revenue seize 1.2 million cigarettes in county Offaly

Yesterday, Tuesday , May 12 , as part of an intelligence-led operation Revenue officers, with the support of An Garda Síochána, seized approximately 1.2 million cigarettes at a business premises in Co. Offaly.

The illicit cigarettes branded ‘Platinum’ and ‘Top Gun’ have an estimated value of over €1.1 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €890,000.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are 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 the freephone number 1800 295 295.

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