THE almost €3million cannabis haul seized in Limerick this past Thursday (June 19) was destined for foreign shores, Garda sources suspect.
The drugs were seized by Revenue’s Customs Service in a “controlled delivery”, supported by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, and the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit.
The massive drug haul was delivered to a premises based at the Delta Retail Park at Ballysimon outside Limerick City at around 3pm on Thursday.
No arrests were made during the joint operation, however the seizure has provided Revenue and Garda officers with further intelligence into how drugs are being transported to and from Ireland before being sent on to other parts of the world.
Sources said Gardaí and Revenue Customs officers are in regular contact with international police agencies tracking deliveries of cocaine and cannabis through Ireland for transport to foreign shores.
Some drug shipments from Brazil, Mexico, and Spain that land in Ireland are being transported to the UK, Australia, and back into mainland Europe, along with being returned to Irish shores for sale here.
Thursday’s massive seizure of cannabis, which was made under a joint intelligence-led operation, saw an estimated €2,940,000 worth of the illegal drug seized at the business park.
According to a statement by Revenue, the seizure saw 147kg of cannabis recovered.
“This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale, and supply of illegal drugs,” a Revenue spokeswoman said.
“If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.”
According to Revenue, investigations into the major seizure are still ongoing.
