Revenue unveils new €2m scanner to combat drugs and contraband smuggling

The European Anti-Fraud Agency (OLAF) provided most of the €2.16 million funding for the high-tech scanner.

A new mobile X-ray scanner has been unveiled by Revenue as part of its machinery for detecting drugs and contraband entering the country’s ports.

The high-tech scanner cost €2.16m, but it was largely funded by a €1.73m grant from the European Anti-Fraud Agency (OLAF).