Revenue Seize Contrabrand Worth €693k

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10:42

Six weapons including smoke flares were also seized.

Over the past week, commencing 03/11/2025, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of almost €693,900 in various operations in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort.

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and included the following:

11.65 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €228,000,
513g of cannabis resin, with an estimated value of over €3,000,
Various other illicit drugs, with an estimated value of almost €5,000,
Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €1,700, and representing a potential loss to the exchequer of over €1,300,
Over 79,550 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of almost €317,400, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of almost €148,700, and
175 counterfeit items with an estimated value of almost €138,800.

Included in the alcohol seizure is approximately 79,520 litres of beer which were seized in three consignments at Rosslare Europort. The beer was seized following routine profiling aimed at identifying alcohol products that may be diverted onto the market without payment of the tax due. The alcohol arrived in three accompanied trailers that had disembarked ferries from France. Following an investigation all three trailers and the alcohol products were seized. Investigations are ongoing.

The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. Six weapons and accessories were also seized.

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

The alcohol consisted of wine, beer and spirits. The tobacco products were branded Camel, Delia & Terea, Hookah, Terea & Marlboro, John Player and Richmond.

The various illicit drugs consisted of Alprazolam, Zopiclone, Butane Honey Oil, Cannabis Oil, Edibles, Ketamine, MDMA, Synthenic Cannabinoids, Cannabinoid Vapes, THC / HHC e liquid, and Psilocin Drops.

The counterfeit goods were Adidas, Asics, Birkenstock, Boss, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Canada Goose, Casablanca, Castore, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Moncler, Moschino, New Balance, Nike, North Face, Off White, ON Cloud, Polo, Prada, Puma, Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Stone Island, Tommy Hilfiger, Ugg, Valentino, and YSL.

The six weapons consisted of airsoft guns, accessories and smoke flares.