The seizure represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €74,000.

'The retailer makes about 7% on that €15.30 and the Government makes 85%.'

The search was carried out after a man was arrested for road traffic offences when he failed to stop for Gardai in Cavan on Tuesday afternoon.

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Cavan Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have dash cam footage to come forward following the burglary at Applegreen in the town. It is