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Wicklow Man Avoids Jail After 18000 Revenue Loss From Illegal Tobacco Seizure

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This is a minor local court case involving illegal tobacco possession. No material commercial mechanism, supply chain disruption, or sector impact is identified. The event is isolated to an individual and does not affect commodity prices, company margins, or regulatory enforcement at scale.

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  • Bashir Koujak pleaded guilty to possessing illegal tobacco without tax stamps.
  • Revenue seized over 200 kilos of tobacco and 7,400 cigarettes on July 17, 2024.
  • Potential loss to Revenue exceeded €18,000.
  • Judge suspended a 12-month sentence and imposed a €1,500 fine.
  • Koujak works full-time at a food company and has been in Ireland since 2019.

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