Nine quizzed over Europe's largest cigarette seizure

A ship’s captain was tonight among nine men being quizzed by detectives after customs officials seized Europe’s largest ever haul of smuggled cigarettes.

Nine quizzed over Europe's largest cigarette seizure
Tue, 27 Oct, 2009 - 18:27

A ship’s captain was tonight among nine men being quizzed by detectives after customs officials seized Europe’s largest ever haul of smuggled cigarettes.

More than 120 million cigarettes – valued at €50m - were stuffed in animal feed bags in a vessel that sailed here from the Philippines.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Domestic abuse Woman more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement
New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro Development board of National Children's Hospital to seek damages due to BAM delays
CourtsHeathrowPlace: EuropePlace: PhilippinesPlace: Co LouthPlace: IrishPlace: MediterraneanPlace: Irish SeaPlace: Greenore PortPlace: NorthPlace: Co ArmaghPlace: LouthPlace: MonaghanPlace: UKPerson: Garda CommissionerPerson: Fachtna MurphyPerson: Revenue CommissionerPerson: Liam IrwinPerson: John WhitingPerson: WhitingOrganisation: GardaíOrganisation: PalaceOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: ExchequerOrganisation: Irish NavyOrganisation: Republic’s Revenue’s Customs ServiceOrganisation: An Garda SiochanaOrganisation: The Criminal Assets BureauOrganisation: Irish Naval Service and Air CorpsOrganisation: HM Revenue & CustomsOrganisation: HMRCOrganisation: Police Service of Northern IrelandOrganisation: European Anti-Fraud OfficeOrganisation: OLAF
<p>IFI is facing a Workplace Relations Commission case brought by former chief executive Francis O’Donnell (pictured), who alleges he was blackmailed by a sitting senator in relation to his suspension in 2002 of the brother of IFI’s former chair, Fintan Gorman.</p>

Inland Fisheries Ireland admits to 'ongoing and uphill struggle' to win back public trust

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited