IRISH criminal gangs are earning about €40 million a year trading in counterfeit goods, an industry body has estimated.

Gardaí have seized €250,000 worth of counterfeit DVDs and €5,000 worth of illegal cigarettes in Drogheda.

Gardaí in Co Louth have made a large seizure of counterfeit DVDs at Drogheda market.

Almost €300,000 worth of contraband goods have been seized in a multi-agency operation in Co Louth.