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Kim O'Leary

Revenue officers seize cannabis hidden in food boxes on way to address in Dublin

Revenue officers have seized herbal cannabis worth more than €900,000 today in Dublin and Athlone.

Officers with the assistance of detector dog Milo, discovered the drugs at Dublin Port, concealed in boxes containing food stuffs. The illegal drugs had arrived in a consignment from Spain and were destined for an address in Dublin.

Separately today as part of routine operations, Revenue officers examining parcels at a premises in Athlone, seized over 5kgs of herbal cannabis. The drugs have an estimated value of more than €107,000.

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The illegal drugs originated in Spain and were destined for an address in County Westmeath.

A Revenue spokeswoman said: "Investigations into both seizures are ongoing. These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of drugs.

Detector dog Milo helped revenue officers find the hidden drugs (Revenue)

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

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