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Drugs worth €220,000 seized in parcels at Shannon Airport

The herbal cannabis seized by Revenue
The herbal cannabis seized by Revenue

Revenue officers based in Shannon Airport seized illegal drugs with an estimated value of over €220,000.

The drugs were discovered as a result of risk profiling, in parcels originating from the USA, Canada and Europe and were destined for addresses in counties Limerick, Galway and Cork.

The drugs were seized over the last two weeks and included: seven kgs of herbal cannabis, cannabis infused jellies and psychoactive substances.

Investigations are ongoing.

Revenue asks that if any businesses, or members of the public have any information to make contact in confidence by calling 1800-295-295.