Revenue seize drugs labelled as ‘Car Parts and Healthcare Products’ destined for Waterford

Revenue officers have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €460,000 at Dublin Airport.

On Thursday, as a result of routine operations, Revenue officers seized 22.5 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €460,000, at Dublin Airport.

The illegal drugs were discovered concealed in parcels described as ‘Car Parts and Healthcare Products’, that had arrived in air cargo consignments from Spain and were destined for addresses in Counties Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and smuggling.

If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on our confidential phone number 1800 295 295.