Revenue has seized more than €8.6 million worth of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, since the start of the decade with recreational use of it having soared.

Figures from Revenue, released by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, show customs officials made 237 seizures involving some 250,000kg of laughing gas canisters between 2020 and last November 7th.

Nitrous oxide is not a prohibited substance and is commonly us

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