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Over 220,000 illegal cigarettes found in adapted roof compartment

The cigarettes were branded NZ Gold and NZ Black

Over 220,000 illegal cigarettes found in adapted roof compartment — Over 222,000 cigarettes were seized. Picture: Revenue

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 - 19:41

Michelle McGlynn

Revenue officers have seized over 222,000 cigarettes following routine profiling at Rosslare Europort.

The illegal cigarettes were discovered earlier today in an adapted roof compartment.

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