Investigations launched following significant drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
The cannabis was discovered in a shipment originating from the United States and was destined for an address in the Mid-West
INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a significant drugs seizure at Shannon Airport.
Revenue says approximately 25kgs of herbal cannabis was seized this Wednesday morning as a result of routine operations at the airport and with the assistance of detector dog Brody
While the suspected drugs have yet to be analysed, the estimated street value is more than €500,000.
“The cannabis was discovered in a shipment originating from the United States and was destined for an address in the Mid-West. Investigations are ongoing,” said a spokesperson, who confirmed details of the seizure.
Revenue says the seizure, one of a number at Shannon Airport this year, is part of its ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. It says of businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on its confidential phone number 1800 295 295.
Gardai in Shannon have been notified about the seizure and they too have launched an investigation.
No further information is being disclosed publicly regarding the seizure at this stage as investigations are ongoing.
It’s understood no arrests have been made.