The cold hard truth is always hard to hide.
A search operation carried out by Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau in Monaghan has resulted in 10,000 in cash (Euro and Sterling) being seized.
As well as unspecified quantity of Viagra tablets, along with evidence of illicit tobacco and alcohol smuggling.
A total of eight searches were conducted throughout the operation — six at residential addresses and two at professional addresses.
According to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána, the operation centres on an Organised Crime Gang operating in the border region with Northern Ireland who are heavily involved in the importation and distribution of illegal cigarettes and counterfeit goods.
No arrests were made as part of the operation.
