Man arrested in Cork city following tobacco seizure

Man arrested in Cork city following tobacco seizure
Harvey the dog who helped Revenue officers uncover cigarettes and tobacco in Fermoy last week.

Tobacco and two vehicles have been seized in two operations in Cork targeting tobacco smuggling.

In Cork city, Customs seized a commercial vehicle in a car park on Kinsale Road and also seized 2.5kgs of Amber Leaf roll your own tobacco.

One Irish man was arrested and questioned, and a file will now be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows an operation in Fermoy last week in which Customs and gardaí, assisted by Revenue dog Harvey, seized 2kgs of Marlboro Light roll your own tobacco, four litres of spirits and a car. A follow-up search was conducted at a house in Cork city where a further 3,360 cigarettes, branded L&M, were seized.

A Lithuanian man was questioned about the haul and released. A file is now being prepared for the DPP.

A Revenue spokeswoman said the total value of the tobacco products seized was €4,200 with a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €3,300.

She added: "Revenue enforcement operations target the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco and alcohol products. The majority of people pay the right amount of tax and duty. If you know someone is evading tax or involved in smuggling, report it. Revenue's Confidential Freephone 1800 295 295."

more Cork crime articles

Garda sign and blue lights on a Garda car. Allegation that Glanmire man bit Cork garda on wrist
Judge gavel and scale in court. Legal concept Cork man jailed for only carrying out four of 100 hours of community service
Over €100,000 damage caused in arson incident near Cork Airport Over €100,000 damage caused in arson incident near Cork Airport

More in this section

Firefighter wearing a rolled hose Fire at Cork city recycling centre brought under control
Conditional planning granted for 124 apartments in Douglas Conditional planning granted for 124 apartments in Douglas
Ballincollig man on heroin dealing, money laundering charges Jail for man who told Gardaí in Cork city that he was a former Manchester United player

Sponsored Content

Digital advertising in focus at Irish Examiner’s Lunch & Learn event  Digital advertising in focus at Irish Examiner’s Lunch & Learn event 
Experience a burst of culture with Cork Midsummer Festival  Experience a burst of culture with Cork Midsummer Festival 
How to get involved in Bike Week 2025 How to get involved in Bike Week 2025
Us Cookie Policy and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more