Revenue officers seized 60,000 cigarettes following the search of a vehicle in Drogheda as part of an intelligence-led operation over the weekend.
The illicit cigarettes, branded 'Minsk', have an estimated retail value of €47,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €37,000.
Two men in their 30s and 40s have been questioned and investigations are ongoing.
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If businesses, or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
