Around 4.8 million cigarettes have been seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Port.
They have an estimated retail value of around €3.8 million, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €2.97m.
With the assistance of detector dog Milo, the cigarettes, branded 'Lambert & Butler', were discovered in a consignment which originated from the Netherlands and was manifested as "plastic pipes" and "rubber seals".
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding smuggling can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

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