Illegal Cigarettes

• Guns, drugs, illegal cigarettes found in raid at rural Manitoba home: RCMP

  A 52-year-old man arrested at the home is facing a number of charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and provincial charges for the tobacco.

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  Nov 21, 2022
  
• 5.4 million illegal cigarettes seized near Indian Head, Sask.

  Indian Head RCMP said 34-year-old Sargon Jahn and 35-year-old Berj Antaneek, both from Hamilton, were arrested and charged.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2022
  
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• Manitoba seizes 3.4M illegal smokes in smuggling investigation

  The confiscated cigarettes represent more than $1,027,844 in tax revenue to the province, officials said.

  Crime

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Drug charges pending against man found passed out in vehicle, say Penticton RCMP

  The man was arrested for suspected drug-impaired driving, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of weapons, suspected drugs and cash.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2022
• BC Crime Stoppers to crack down on the sale of illegal cigarettes

  The Okanagan was named one of the hotspots in the province for illegal cigarettes, along with Vancouver and Surrey.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2022
• Ten thousand illegal smokes seized from Thompson airport: Manitoba RCMP

  After a raid on a plane Monday, Manitoba RCMP say they have taken 10,000 illegal cigarettes off the streets.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2022
• Dauphin woman in custody after Manitoba RCMP seizes drugs, rifle, illegal cigarettes, and more

  Police said the suspect, 42, was stopped around 3:20 p.m. Friday on 1st Street SE in Dauphin, as part of an ongoing investigation.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2022
• More than $250,000 in illegal cigarettes seized from Winnipeg retailers

  The province tracked down the illegal smokes at a number of retail locations throughout Winnipeg, including a number of gas stations, grocery and convenience stores.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2022
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• Two Regina men charged after police seize over $577,000 of illegal cigarettes

  Two Regina men are charged after police recovered and seized over 133 cases of illegal cigarettes which is estimated to value $577,000.

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  Mar 21, 2022
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• RCMP catch Edmonton driver travelling 164 km/h near Wolseley, Sask. with drugs, $140k

  An Edmonton, Alta., man faces a total of seven charges after he was stopped going 164 km/h near Wolseley, Sask. and found with drugs, illegal cigarettes and $140,000 in cash.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2021