Sending tobacco in the post:

Neewbie_noob

Is sending tobacco in the post risky?

A friend of mine is living in mainland Europe, and I want to post him over some tobacco and Irish sweets and crisps not available in mainland (johhny blue).
The problem I have is that An Post want you to declare everything in the parcel. If I don't declare the tobacco me or my friend might get in trouble, but if I do, the post man might nick it

Sorry if this is a trivial thread mods, feeel free to delete if you feel necessary. I am not advocating anything illegal either or seeking legal advice, I just need to know if I'm legally allowed to post tobacco in the first place and whether its risky sending it by post.

Cheers

not even wrong

Internationally prohibited items
For security and legal reasons, the following items are prohibited from International Mail services:
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Plants and plant products like cotton, seeds and tobacco,

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Neewbie_noob

Thanks, well that answers my question

johnnyskeleton

Surely they have better cigarettes than john player blue whereever he is?

fasttalkerchat

Never knew An Post don't allow tobacco, its fine with royal mail as long as you stick to customs requirements.

Neewbie_noob

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

Surely they have better cigarettes than john player blue whereever he is?

He's Irish, you can get jp special there, the black ones, but he's keen on the blue and benson and hedges.

Neewbie_noob

not even wrong wrote: »

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What are the legal implications if I do send it in the regular post? Just pop it in an envelope and pop it in the post box .... I don't wnt to break the law in any way,but I want him to have his jp blue and benson.

fasttalkerchat

Neewbie_noob wrote: »

What are the legal implications if I do send it in the regular post? Just pop it in an envelope and pop it in the post box .... I don't wnt to break the law in any way,but I want him to have his jp blue and benson.

You would need to look up the customs regulations for his country. You are doing nothing illegal as far as I know (although An Post could refuse to send the package).

Carawaystick

There are far cheaper alternatives to an Post for sending parcels to the Continent, may or may not have restrictions on tobacco

krd

Neewbie_noob wrote: »

Is sending tobacco in the post risky?

It's hit and miss. A single small packet of tobacco probably no problem. More they tend to confiscate it.