Four people have been arrested and €41,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco has been seized in Cork.
The products were discovered with the assistance of detector dog Eva, following the search, under warrant, of two properties in Cork
Revenue officers confiscated 33,000 of unstamped cigarettes and over 24 kgs of 'roll your own' tobacco, with a combined retail value of €41,800, representing a potential loss of the Exchequer of €32,700.
Revenue told RedFM news that he search was part of an intelligence led operation and the two men and two women, all Irish Nationals, were questioned and investigations are ongoing.
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.
