Concerns see airport duty free outlet shut

A DUTY-FREE shop recently opened at Shannon has been closed due to concerns of the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) personnel who are based at the airport.

The shop was opened adjacent to the gate where passengers depart to board US bound flights. It was to cater for passengers using flights to Shannon to avail of the Customs pre-clearance, which enables them access various US destinations without having to go through Customs.

When the shop was open, these passengers could buy duty-free products without having to go into the main terminal building.