Revenue officers seize contraband in parcels bound for addresses in Cork 

Revenue officers examining parcels at various locations this week seized contraband worth almost €340,000, some of which was bound for Cork addresses.

The seizures, which occurred at premises in Dublin, Athlone and Shannon, were made as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officials.

Officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized 9.3 kgs of herbal cannabis, 72.7 grammes of cannabis resin, 1.8 kgs of cannabis edibles and 5.1 kg of mitragynine, contraband with a combined estimated value of over €319,000.

After examining parcels at a premises in Athlone, Revenue officers seized 254.8 grammes of synthetic cannabinoids with an estimated value of €5,100.

The illicit drugs were discovered inside consignments declared as various items such as bath towels, pillows, clothing and food.

The parcels variously originated from the Netherlands, Spain, USA, Thailand and Indonesia, and were destined for addresses in Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Limerick and Wexford.

Also this week, Revenue officers based at Shannon Airport seized herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €15,000.

Investigations into all of the seizures are ongoing.

These confiscations are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.

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