BREAKING: Revenue officers seize over 40,000 litres of mineral oil in Tipperary

Revenue officers have seized 40,500 litres of marked mineral oil with an estimated retail value of over €66,200 in Tipperary.

A man in his 30s has been questioned and investigations are ongoing. 

Revenue said the seizure, which occurred on Tuesday, was the result of risk profiling.

The illicit fuel was discovered during the search of a haulage yard and represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €34,800.

Separately last week and as a result of risk profiling, Revenue officers seized approximately 24,875 litres of beer with an estimated value of over €99,000 at Rosslare Europort.

The illicit beer of multiple brands represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €46,400.

The consignment was discovered, during the search of an accompanied trailer, which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France.

Both the trailer and alcohol have been seized, and the driver of the load has been questioned.

Investigations into both seizures are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.