Value of drug seizures doubles despite impact of Covid-19 on cross-border traffic

Revenue officers at Dublin Parcel Hub, with the assistance of drugs dog Bailey, seized 1.8Kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €36,000. 

The value of illicit drugs seized from people entering or leaving the state almost doubled to €44.8m last year despite a drastic reduction in cross-border traffic due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

There was a total of 15,714 seizures of smuggled drugs during 2020  representing a 53% increase compared to the previous year while the value of the haul soared from €23.6m to €44.8min the same period.