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06 Sept 2025

Revenue seize massive amount of beer and wine at Irish port

Over 26,000 litres of alcohol was seized

Revenue seize massive amount of beer and wine at Irish port

Over 26,000 litres of beer and wine was seized

Recently, as a result of risk profiling, Revenue Officers seized almost 26,400 litres of alcohol, with an estimated value of €109,458, at Rosslare Europort. 

The seizure comprised of 25,812 litres of beer, 472.5 litres of wine and a small quantity of spirits, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000.

The consignment of beer arrived in an accompanied trailer that had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France. Following an investigation, both the trailer and the alcohol products were seized. 

Investigations are ongoing. 

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These operations are part of Revenue's ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

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