Nearly 1.5 million contraband cigarettes were seized by North Okanagan Mounties following a traffic stop in Vernon, B.C.
Around 10 p.m. on Jan. 8, a vehicle towing a trailer in the 4800-block of 27th Street was stopped as part of a routine RCMP traffic stop, Vernon RCMP said in a press release.
The 45-year-old Lumby man driving the vehicle was found to be prohibited from driving and was arrested by the officer.
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However, it’s what police found after taking the man into custody that was more remarkable.
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Following the arrest and as a result of further investigation, police said, evidence was discovered that led to the seizure of nearly 1.5 million cigarettes, all believed to be contraband.
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The man was released from police custody pending a future court appearance.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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