A MAJOR security operation involving Revenue Customs Service officials, supported by An Garda Síochána, is underway tonight at Foynes Port, County Limerick.
The operation is understood to involve the discovery of a massive consignment of suspected drugs on board a cargo ship.
The cargo bulk carrier docked at the port town earlier today, sparking a major response by Revenue backed up by Gardaí.
The 20,000-tonne vessel is believed to have been carrying grain.
A reliable security source said it appeared that a “significant” volume of suspected drugs was discovered.
Senior Garda sources remained tight-lipped on the operation, which they described as “very much a live operation” and one that was “being led by Revenue”.
A Revenue Customs Service spokesman confirmed that it was “undertaking a live operation” tonight, but would not disclose any details.
“No further comment is available at this time,” the spokesman added.
A Garda spokeswoman said: “This is a matter for Revenue Customs service at this time, so please direct your query to their office this evening.”
