Dublin Crackdown – €12M Illegal Cigarette Seizure
€12 million worth Illegal Cigarette Seizure by Irish Revenue, dealing a significant blow to the black market trade., dealing a blow to Dublin’s shadow economy.
In a major blow to the black market, Irish Revenue officers seized a staggering 14.6 million cigarettes in Dublin on Monday, February 19th. Representing a retail value of €12 million, this haul dealt a significant financial blow to criminal networks peddling illegal tobacco products.
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Illegal Cigarette Seizure Revealed Involvement of Popular Brands in the Illicit Trade in Ireland
It’s alarming to know that even popular cigarette brands such as Richmond and Marlboro were part of the illicit trade in Ireland, potentially causing the Irish Exchequer to lose €9.6 million.
While details regarding the specific operation remain under wraps due to ongoing investigations, Revenue officials have confirmed this bust is part of their more exhaustive efforts to dismantle the shadow economy and curb the illegal supply of tobacco.
The call for public and business cooperation further emphasises their commitment to tackling this issue. Anyone with information regarding such smuggling activities is encouraged to confidentially contact Revenue on 1800 295 295. This noteworthy seizure serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against Ireland’s illicit tobacco trade.
Such activities deprive the government of crucial revenue and pose health risks due to the lack of regulation and the potential presence of harmful substances in these illicit products.
Revenue’s proactive approach in targeting the shadow economy clearly conveys that such illegal activities will not be tolerated.
The public and businesses can play a vital role in supporting these efforts by remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity related to cigarette smuggling.
Working together, Ireland can create a more robust and transparent market for tobacco products, safeguard public health, and ensure fairness for legitimate businesses.
