€120k of cannabis seized at Shannon Airport

Faye Dorgan
By Faye Dorgan
Published 16th Oct 2023, 13:07 BST
Updated 16th Oct 2023, 13:17 BST
An investigation into the Switzerland-flown cannabis seizure is ongoingplaceholder image
An investigation into the Switzerland-flown cannabis seizure is ongoing

SIX KILOGRAMS of herbal cannabis was seized at Shannon Airport, worth an estimated of €120k.

On Friday, October 13, Revenue officers seized 6kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €120,000 at the aiport.

The illicit drugs were discovered in two separate parcels originating from Switzerland, and were destined for an address in Waterford.

The seizure was made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog, Harley. Investigations are ongoing.placeholder image
The seizure was made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog, Harley. Investigations are ongoing.

This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs.

If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

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