Revenue officers seized a massive 51,500 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort on Tuesday, November 15.
The bust came as part of ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and smuggling.
According to officers, the smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of almost €205,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €96,000.
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It ended up being discovered after Revenue officials carried out a search of two unaccompanied trailers that arrived on a Ferry from Dunkirk, France.
No arrests have been made as of yet and investigations are ongoing.
A spokesperson confirmed: “On Tuesday (15/11/22), due to routine operations, Revenue officers seized almost 51,500 litres of beer at Rosslare Europort.
“The smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of almost €205,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €96,000.
“The alcohol was discovered after searching two unaccompanied trailers that had arrived on a Ferry from Dunkirk, France.
“Investigations into these seizures are ongoing.”
Revenue reminds businesses and members of the public, that if they have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on the Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
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