Revenue unveils hi-tech €1.67m anti-smuggling scanner

A new, third-generation container X-ray scanner has been unveiled by Revenue as part of its hi-tech battle against smuggling and organised crime.

The Chinese-built mobile scanner is the third such tool owned by Revenue — they also have scanners bought in 2004 and 2009.

Revenue chairman Niall Cody said the €1.67m device, built by Chinese company, Nuctech, is the “most powerful and sophisticated” mobile container scanner available.