Ireland

Counterfeit tobacco seized in Cork

Gardaí and customs officers seized counterfeit tobacco products valued at €500,000 during a raid in Cork last night.

Éanna Ó Caollaí
Thu Jan 28 2010 - 00:00

Gardaí and customs officers seized counterfeit tobacco products valued at €500,000 during a raid in Cork last night.

The seizure was made during a warrented raid on a private residence in the city.

Gardaí confirmed this morning that 750,000 counterfeit cigarretes were seized along with 535 kilos of tobacco.

One arrest was made and two vehicles were seized.

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Éanna Ó Caollaí

Éanna Ó Caollaí

Iriseoir agus Eagarthóir Gaeilge An Irish Times. Éanna Ó Caollaí is The Irish Times' Irish Language Editor, editor of The Irish Times Student Hub, and Education Supplements editor.