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Contraband seized in Midlands operation

Feb 9, 2026 17:42
By Shannonside News
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Contraband seized in Midlands operation

Items found included various illicit drugs, tobacco products, alcohol and 97 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of €70,230.

Over the past week, Revenue officers seized contraband with an estimated value of over €105,000 in various operations, including in the Midlands.

Items found included various illicit drugs, tobacco products, alcohol and 97 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of €70,230.

The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide and originated from the USA, the UK, Canada, Israel, and India.

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Investigations into these seizures remains ongoing and are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

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