€1.2M worth of cigarettes seized in Meath

Today as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers seized 1,440,000 cigarettes in Co. Meath. 

The cigarettes, branded ‘Richmond’, have an estimated value of €1,206,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €949,000. A man in his 30s has been questioned and investigations are ongoing.

This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco in the shadow economy. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295