750,000 counterfeit cigarettes seized in Cork

Updated: 21:57, Thursday, 28 January 2010

A man is being questioned after contraband cigarettes and tobacco were seized in Cork last night.

1 of 1 Gardaí Questioning man after cigarette seizure
Gardaí
Questioning man after cigarette seizure

The haul of 750,000 counterfeit cigarettes and over 500kg of tobacco, discovered in the northwest of the county, is estimated to be worth about €500,000.

Two vehicles were also seized during the operation.

The man is being held at Gurranabraher Garda Station.

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