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Around 60,000 counterfeit cigarettes and several kilograms of other tobacco products have been seized in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
They have a combined estimated value of approximately € 40,000.
At approximately 8 p.m. Last night, Gardaí from Ballyshannon Station Garda, assisted by members of the Armed Support Unit, conducted a series of searches in the Ernedale Heights area of Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
During the course of these searches, approximately 60,000 counterfeit cigarettes were seized along with several kilograms of other tobacco products.
Gardaí confiscated yesterday 60,000 counterfeit cigarettes and other tobacco products in Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
€ 3,500 of seized counterfeit clothing too. Joint investigation in progress with Income. pic.twitter.com/ArphRhpQr5
– Garda information (@gardainfo) May 9, 2020
Gardaí also seized counterfeit clothing with an estimated value of € 3,500.
No arrests have been made. A Garda Síochána is in contact with Revenue and a joint investigation is underway.
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