Elvis sniffs out contraband cigarettes worth €400,000 in Meath

Revenue officers seized 670,000 contraband cigarettes in Co Meath on Wednesday.

The seizure was made at a business premises with the assistance of Revenue’s detector dog Elvis.

The cigarettes, branded ‘Jim’ have an estimated retail value of over €408,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €299,000.

Revenue said the seizure is part of its ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illegal tobacco.

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If businesses or members of the public have any information about smuggling or the sale of illegal tobacco products, they can contact Revenue on their confidential line 1800 295 295.