Revenue detector dog Bailey assists in seizure of drugs

Revenue officers at the Dublin Mail Centre seized one kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €20,000.

The illegal drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue detector dog Bailey, concealed in two parcels labelled as ‘diaries’. The drugs, which originated in South Africa were destined for an address in North Dublin City.

Separately yesterday, during routine operations, Revenue officers at the Portlaoise Mail Centre seized 9kgs of Khat with an estimated street value of €4,500. The Khat was discovered in a parcel that originated in Ethiopia and was destined for an address in Dublin City Centre.

Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.