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26 Mar 2026

Puff of smoke: Revenue seize tobacco products worth over €32,000 in Midlands

Seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy

Puff of smoke: Revenue seize tobacco products worth over €32,000 in Midlands

Puff of smoke: Revenue seize tobacco products worth over €32,000 in Midlands

Revenue officers seized 34,160 cigarettes and 2.4 kgs of tobacco following searches, under warrant, of two premises in the Midlands on Tuesday.

The illicit tobacco products, branded Marlboro, Winston, Rothmans, and Gold Virginia, have an estimated retail value of over €32,900, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €25,900.

Investigations are ongoing.

This seizure in Co Offaly is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

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