Revenue officers examining parcels at various locations this week seized contraband worth almost €340,000, some of which was set for addresses in county Donegal.
The seizures, which occurred at premises in Dublin, Athlone and Shannon, were made as a result of risk profiling by Revenue officials.
Officers examining parcels at a premises in Dublin seized 9.3 kgs of herbal cannabis, 72.7 grammes of cannabis resin, 1.8 kgs of cannabis edibles and 5.1 kg of mitragynine, contraband with a combined estimated value of over €319,000.
After examining parcels at a premises in Athlone, Revenue officers seized 254.8 grammes of synthetic cannabinoids with an estimated value of €5,100.
The illicit drugs were discovered inside consignments declared as various items such as bath towels, pillows, clothing and food.
The parcels variously originated from the Netherlands, Spain, USA, Thailand and Indonesia, and were destined for addresses including Donegal.
