The discovery was made at a commercial premises
Revenue officers seized 143kgs of rolling tobacco with an estimated value in excess of €108,000 in Kildare, during the search of a commercial premises on Monday.
The illicit tobacco, branded ‘Golden Virginia’, represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €83,000.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products.
Investigations are ongoing.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on phone number 1800 295 295.
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