A variety of drugs with an estimated value of €297,000 have been seized in Dublin.
Yesterday, as a result of routine profiling, Revenue officers examined a number of parcels at two premises in Dublin and discovered 10kgs of herbal cannabis, over 30,000 Benzodiazepine tablets and 10,600 Zopiclone tablets.
Smaller quantities of ephedrine and ecstasy tablets, butane honey oil, cannabis oil, synthetic cannabinoids and 'hash cakes' were also seized.
The illegal drugs were discovered with the assistance of detector dogs Sam and Bailey, and were concealed in 40 different parcels labelled as items such as 'Easter toys', 'make-up', 'healthcare products', 'antique glassware', 'documents', 'gifts', 'sports equipment', 'dog accessories' and 'clothes'.
The parcels originated in the United States, Spain, France, Canada, India, Hungary, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and were destined for various addresses across the country.
The seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs, and investigations are ongoing.
