Revenue seizes alleged illegal fuel in County Roscommon

Revenue’s Customs Service said it detected suspected laundered fuel for sale at two filling stations in Counties Roscommon and Meath over the weekend.

Part of an intelligence-led operation, the search was carried out on Saturday and was supported by the State Laboratory. These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting alleged fuel laundering and shadow economy activity. 

“Both premises were searched under warrant and 38,000 litres of fuel was removed for further examination. Investigations are ongoing,” Revenue said in a statement this afternoon.

“The illicit trade in fuels is a serious threat to the Exchequer. In addition to the monetary loss, both fuel smuggling and fuel laundering undermine the competitiveness of legitimate businesses, damage the environment, damage consumers' vehicles and help to sustain organised criminal networks.” 

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding illegal activity such as fuel laundering, they can report it by contacting Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.