Drugs and other illegal items with an estimated value of over €1,027,690 in various operations including in the Midlands.
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations, and included the following:
- Over 7.2 kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €144,280
- Almost 1.71 kg of edibles, with an estimated value of over €1,700
- 111 ml of cannabinoid liquid, with an estimated value of over €1,290
- 3 g of ketamine, with an estimated value of over €1,200
- Various other illicit drugs, with an estimated value of over €3,380
- Tobacco products, with an estimated value of over €861,550, and representing a potential loss to the exchequer of almost €661,470
- Over 81 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of almost €1,290, representing a potential loss to the exchequer of almost €750, and
- 30 counterfeit items with an estimated value of over €13,000.
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The seized tobacco products, which included the brands Marlboro Gold, L&B and Amber Leaf, have an estimated retail value of over €605,000, with a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €460,000.
A man in his 40s was questioned.
The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.
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Four weapons were also seized.
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
