€1.1 Million Worth of Cigarettes and €34,000 in Cash Seized in Mayo Garda Raid
Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Gardaí have seized over €1.1 million worth of cigarettes and €34,000 in cash during a search of a residential property in Castlebar on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The raid, conducted under a search warrant, is part of ongoing investigations into organized criminal activity within the Mayo Division.
Details of the Seizure
According to reports from RTÉ and echolive.ie, the seized cigarettes have an estimated retail value of €1.1 million. The cash, totaling €34,000, was also discovered during the search. Gardaí have stated that the cigarettes will be subject to further examination.
Ongoing Investigation
The operation is part of a broader effort by Mayo Gardaí to combat organized crime in the region. Mayo News initially reported on the raid on Saturday morning, February 21st.
Key Takeaways
- Over €1.1 million worth of cigarettes were seized.
- €34,000 in cash was also recovered.
- The search was conducted under warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into organized crime.