Cancer society says cigarette smugglers targeting Ireland

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

Cancer society says cigarette smugglers targeting Ireland

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

In the wake of a massive 15 million euro illegal tobacco haul at Dublin Port, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) said more funding is needed to police smuggling gangs.

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