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Senan Hogan, 19 Apr
On Monday, as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers
seized 143kgs of rolling tobacco with an estimated value in excess of
€108,000, during the search of a commercial premises in County Kildare.
The illicit tobacco, branded ‘Golden Virginia’, represents a potential
loss to the Exchequer of almost €83,000.
Investigations are ongoing.
Revenue said: "This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations
targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco
products.
"If businesses, or members of the public, have any information
regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on phone
number 1800 295 295."