Large cigarettes/tobacco seizure in Mitchelstown

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Large cigarettes/tobacco seizure in Mitchelstown

There was a large seizure of tobacco near Mitchelstown on Saturday when a UK registered car was stopped on the M8.

Sunday, 22 December 2013
9:50 AM GMT



There was a large seizure of tobacco near Mitchelstown on Saturday when a UK registered car was stopped on the M8. Arising from the swoop, a man in his 40’s was questioned by revenue and Gardai.

60,000 cigarettes and 45 kilos of tobacco with a total value of €46,800 were seized at around 7am on Saturday morning as was the man’s vehicle.

A file is now being prepared for the DPP. The Avondhu understands that customs officers have been monitoring the Mitchelstown area for some time. 



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