The cocaine was discovered concealed in boxes described as ‘Engraved Leather Organiser’ and ‘Yoga Wear’.

7,920,000 cigarettes with an estimated value of €7.1 million were seized.

The cigarettes, branded ‘Marlboro Gold’, were discovered on Thursday when Revenue officers stopped and searched an accompanied freight unit that had left a ferry arriving from Dunkirk, France.

The consignment had arrived from Cyprus via the Netherlands.

More than 2 million cigarettes were discovered by gardaí following searches of a yard in Gorey.

Weapons such as slash hooks, machetes, and knives were confiscated.

In a pre-budget submission, the Department of Health said a balance need to be struck to discourage young people from vaping, while also supporting smokers who wish to quit

Revenue maintains a database detailing items sent through the post which have been seized