Revenue officers have seized 1.2 million cigarettes in Co Offaly.
The intelligence-led operation was carried out yesterday.
Revenue officers, with the support of the gardaí, found the illicit cigarettes, branded 'Platinum' and ‘Top Gun’, in a business premises.
They have an estimated value of over €1.1m, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €890,000.
Revenue said investigations are ongoing.
The seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the shadow economy and the supply and sale of illegal tobacco products.
Revenue has said that if businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on the freephone number 1800 295 295.
