€232,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Athlone

Revenue seized 11.6kg of the drug.

Revenue have seized €232,000 worth of cannabis in Athlone.

As a result of routine operations on Monday and Tuesday, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone seized 11.6kgs of herbal cannabis.

The illegal drugs were discovered concealed in 3 parcels that originated in Spain and were destined for addresses in Westmeath and Dublin.

Investigations are ongoing.

This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. 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.

 

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