Irish Revenue says in annual report drugs with a street value of over €152m were seized; 20 court convictions for serious tax and duty evasion in 2008
Apr 23rd, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The Irish Revenue said today that drugs with a street value of over €152m were seized and 135.2 million cigarettes valued at €54.4m were confiscated in 2008. According to its annual report for 2008, there was a 50% increase in serious tax evasion, with 15 cases. In total last year there were 20 court convictions for serious tax and duty evasion.