Two Detained After Cigarettes And Alcohol Seized At Rosslare Europort

Monday, 7 September 2020 12:45

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Two men were detained last Saturday after cigarettes and alcohol worth more than €46,000 was seized at Rosslare Europort.

Revenue officers discovered more than 31,000 cigarettes and 31 kilos of tobacco with a combined retail value of more than €39,000, along with 329 litres of alcohol worth almost €7,000.

The seizure was made after Revenue officers examined a Northern Ireland registered van and caravan which had arrived from Bilbao in Spain.

Two men in their 30's and 40s were questioned and investigations are ongoing.

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Poor First Half Leaves Wicklow Too Much To Do In Tailteann Cup Defeat To Laois

O'Moore's the pity for travelling Wicklow side who must now regroup quickly as attention turns to Monday’s Tailteann Cup Round Two draw
Jennifer Whitmore Reiterates Calls for Stronger Action on Puppy Farming

A Wicklow TD has gain appealed stronger laws to tackle what she describes as the exploitation of dogs in puppy farming, saying current legislation is not doing enough to protect animal welfare.
Illegal Dumping In Wicklow Uplands Falls Significantly Over The Last Decade

Volunteer collaboration is working well in combating illegal dumping in many parts of Wicklow
Gardaí Encourage Tradies Who've Had Tools Stolen To Get In Touch

If you believe any of the recovered tools belong to you, contact your local Garda Station with details of the items missing. Proof of ownership may be required.
Man Charged With Serious Firearm Offences Refused Bail at Bray District Court

A Glock 19 pistol and a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun, and a viable hand grenade were among the firearms located in a safe in the defendant’s bedroom.