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03 Oct 2025

Large haul of drugs bound for Limerick seized at Shannon Airport

Large haul of drugs bound for Limerick seized at Shannon Airport

The drugs were seized at Shannon Airport PICTURE: Revenue

DRUGS worth an estimated €1 million that were bound for Limerick have been seized at Shannon Airport. 

On Thursday, October 26, Revenue officers based at Shannon Airport seized 50 kgs of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1 million.

The illicit drugs were discovered in cargo consignments originating from Switzerland and were destined for an address in Limerick.

The cargo was manifested as animal feed.

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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