RCMP arrested Monique Blanche Milliken, 61, and seized approximately 200,000 illegal cigarettes in Yorkton, Sask.
At around 8 p.m. CT on April 8, CN Rail Police called Mounties regarding a traffic stop and subsequent seizure of contraband tobacco products.
RCMP officials said they seized cigarettes, over $5,000 cash along with a vehicle and cargo trailer.
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Milliken is facing charges of possession and transport of tobacco product exceeding 10,000 cigarettes for the purpose of sale, possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000 and possession of unstamped tobacco product.
The Beatty, Sask., woman appeared in Yorkton provincial court on Monday and is set to appear next on May 8 to speak to the charges.
This investigation is ongoing.
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