A Saskatoon Police Service investigation has led to the seizure of almost one million cigarettes, two vehicles, and over $24,000 in cash.
Police said a traffic stop on Tuesday in the 1900 block of Kenderdine Road led to the arrest of a man suspected to be trafficking tobacco, as well as police finding illegal tobacco products and items consistent with trafficking.
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A search warrant was executed on a home in the 200 block of Epp Place a short time later and police say they seized:
- more than 500,000 illegal cigarettes
- a 2010 Lexus RX350
- a 2010 Jeep Patriot
- $24,624 in cash
A second warrant was issued on Wednesday at a home on the 100 block of Fairbrother Court, and police seized an additional 450,000 cigarettes.
The 59-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges related to trafficking.
SPS said this is the largest seizure of illegal tobacco made by the police service.
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