Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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278. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for either tobacco or cigarette smuggling in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [12725/21]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that the number of persons successfully prosecuted for cigarette or tobacco smuggling in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021 is set out in the table below. The number of persons successfully prosecuted for other cigarette or tobacco-related offences, including the sale and supply of illicit tobacco products is also shown.

I am advised by Revenue that it uses a range of measures designed to identify and target the smuggling, supply or sale of illicit tobacco products, with a view to disrupting the supply chain, seizing the products and, where possible, prosecuting those involved. Revenue’s strategy involves developing and sharing intelligence on a national, EU and international basis, the use of analytics and detection technologies and ensuring the optimum deployment of resources on a risk-focused basis.