Customs seize 120,000 ‘Superman’ ecstasy tablets

Gardaí and Customs have dealt another blow to criminal gangs eager to earn millions from the Christmas black market.

The Garda National Drugs Unit and Customs seized 120,000 ecstasy tablets, with a retail value of around €1.2m. The beige-coloured tablets, impressed with the “Superman” logo were destined for the festive period.

It follows a series of operations by gardaí and customs which have hit criminal networks importing illegal drugs and counterfeit goods for the highly lucrative Christmas trade.