‘Ireland a target for cigarette smugglers’

International criminals are specifically targeting Ireland with cheap contraband cigarettes since people have less money to spend, cancer campaigners have warned.

‘Ireland a target for  cigarette smugglers’

In the wake of a massive €15m illegal tobacco haul at Dublin Port, the Irish Cancer Society said more funding is needed to police smuggling gangs.

Kathleen O’Meara, ICS head of advocacy and communications, said there also needs to be more focus on the public health impact of illegally imported cigarettes as well as the loss of revenue.

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