Gardaí seize 50k cigarettes at checkpoint

A ROUTINE Garda checkpoint in a Co Cork town has led to the seizure of 50,000 cigarettes.

Gardaí operating a checkpoint at the Lakeview roundabout in Midleton stopped a car on Saturday night and became suspicious of the occupants.

Following a search of the vehicle they uncovered &cigarettes which had a street value of approximately €20,000.