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Pair facing charges after 240,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Halifax – Halifax

Nova Scotia says two men have been charged after an investigation led to the seizure of illegal cigarettes in Halifax. On Monday, Halifax Regional Police searched a commercial property on Bedford Highway. Police seized 240,000 illegal cigarettes, with an estimated provincial tax value of $71,000… Read More »Pair facing charges after 240,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Halifax – Halifax

Enormous seizure of contraband tobacco part of growing trend in Manitoba, authorities say

It’s being called the single biggest seizure of contraband cigarettes in the history of the Manitoba Finance Taxation Special Investigations Unit. Brandon, Man., police say a joint investigation between authorities in Ontario and Manitoba culminated last Wednesday in four arrests and the seizure of over… Read More »Enormous seizure of contraband tobacco part of growing trend in Manitoba, authorities say