Revenue seize ‘hippy crack’ worth almost €400,000 at Dublin warehouse

Revenue have seized over 10,000 nitrous oxide canisters worth almost €400,000 following a search of a warehouse in Dublin.

Officers discovered 10,800 canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as “hippy crack”, on Monday as a result of risk profiling. The seizure is valued at €388,800.

The discovery was made in a consignment originating from Germany which had arrived via Zeebrugge, Belgium and which was intended for an address in Dundalk. The product is legitimately used in the catering industry but Revenue has a range of powers under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, to detain and seize psychoactive substances where there are reasonable grounds for believing that the goods being imported are not intended to be used for legitimate purposes.

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A Revenue spokesman said investigations into the discovery are ongoing. He added: “This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the illicit trade in, and the importation of, psychoactive substances into Ireland. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.”

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