Revenue officers seized €6,400 cash at Rosslare Europort, last Thursday, when they searched a van booked to board a ferry to Cherbourg, France. The cash is suspected to be the proceeds of, or intended for use in, criminal activity and is detained by Revenue in accordance with proceeds of crime legislation.

A man originally from Italy but now living in Ireland was questioned.

At a Special Sitting of Waterford District Court last Friday evening a three-month Cash Detention Order was granted by Judge Gerard Furlong.

These routine operations are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.