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Major cannabis haul found in package marked ‘clothes’ at Dublin Airport

Major cannabis haul found in package marked ‘clothes’ at Dublin Airport
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By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Authorities have seized herbal cannabis worth €240,000 at Dublin Airport.

Revenue officers seized 12kg of the drug concealed in a cargo consignment described as “clothes”.

The package arrived from the United States and was destined for a Dublin address.

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The seizure was made as a result of routine profiling, Revenue said, as part of its ongoing operations targeting the import of drugs.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue on its confidential phone number: 1800 295 295.

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