Revenue seize over 430,000 cigarettes in County Cavan

Over 430,000 illicit cigarettes were seized by Revenue officers in County Cavan today.

The seizure was made following the search of a vehicle as part of an intelligence-led operation and with the assistance of An Garda Síochána, .

The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Sobranie’, have a retail value of over €341,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €267,000.

A man in his 20s has been questioned and investigations are ongoing.

"This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply of illegal tobacco products, " said a Revenue spokesperson. "If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they are contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295."