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Longford seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy
€235,286 in cash and 3,640 cigarettes has been seized following searches of four premises in Longford and Leitrim.
As part of an intelligence led operation on Wednesday, March 26, Revenue officers, supported by Detector Dog Toby, seized €235,286 in cash and 3,640 cigarettes following searches, under warrant.
The illicit cigarettes have an estimated retail value of over €3,284 representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €2,600.
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Revenue officers were granted detention orders on Thursday, in respect of the cash seized by Judge Sandra Murphy at Sligo District Court and Judge Adrian Harris at Mullingar District Court.
Three men were questioned, and investigations are ongoing.
These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products.
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If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on the confidential free phone number 1800 295 295.
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