A new boat will hugely enhance Customs officers’ ability to apprehend drug smugglers seeking to bring hauls of cocaine through Irish waters to Europe, a senior Revenue official said.

Revenue Commissioners assistant secretary Tom Talbot said the 35m-long RCC Cosaint, which was built at a cost of €8.5 million and will be based in Cork, will allow a dedicated team to patrol Irish waters more effectively.

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