Revenue seize 38,000 litres of fuel as part of investigation into laundered fuel

Revenue have seized 38,000 litres of fuel as part of an investigation into laundered fuel sold at filling stations in two counties.

On Saturday, October 19, as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue’s Customs Service, supported by the State Laboratory, detected suspected laundered fuel for sale at two filling stations in Meath and Roscommon.

Both premises were searched under warrant and 38,000 litres of fuel was removed for further examination. Investigations are ongoing.

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The illicit trade in fuels is a serious threat to the Exchequer, Revenue says. 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.

These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting fuel laundering and shadow economy activity. 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.

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