Alberta toughens penalties for contraband tobacco trade
Edmonton police report a third of Alberta's tobacco is illicit, fueling organized crime. New Bill 12 proposes tripling fines to reclaim millions in lost tax revenue and protect public health.
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$70K Contraband Seized from N.B. Maximum-Security Prison
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
$7.65M illegal tobacco seized in Lloydminster bust
Lloydminster RCMP confiscated 8.8 million unstamped cigarettes worth $7.65 million during a routine traffic stop. The driver faces multiple charges in one of Alberta's largest recent tobacco seizures.
Mounties seize 8.8M illegal cigarettes in Lloydminster
Alberta RCMP confiscated 8.8 million contraband cigarettes during a routine traffic stop in Lloydminster. Discover how this major bust impacts illegal tobacco trade in Canada.
Drugs smuggled into Ohio prison via 'Hillbilly Elegy' book
Authorities discovered drugs soaked into pages of JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' during Ohio prison smuggling operation. Learn how inmates bypassed security measures.
9.3 Million Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Sask.
Saskatoon RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol seize 9.3 million illegal cigarettes, evading $4.4 million in taxes. A 24-year-old Ontario man faces charges.
Prisoner Sues for Vegemite Access as Human Right
Australian inmate Andre McKechnie sues prison system over Vegemite ban, claiming it violates his cultural rights. The case highlights prison contraband policies.
Winnipeg police arrest two in drug, cigarette trafficking
Winnipeg Police Service arrests two individuals following intensive drug and illegal cigarette trafficking investigation. Details on the operation and charges revealed.
Librarian smuggled synthetic marijuana in jail drug ring
Massachusetts sheriff reveals jail drug smuggling scheme involving librarian bringing paper infused with synthetic marijuana. Five people indicted in elaborate prison contraband operation.
BC Youth Vaping Study Reveals Alarming Trends
Groundbreaking research exposes the vaping epidemic among BC youth, with startling statistics about usage patterns and health concerns that demand immediate action.
46kg Meth & $42M Illegal Cigarettes Seized in SK Bust
RCMP makes one of Saskatchewan's largest drug seizures at a weigh station, uncovering 46 kilograms of methamphetamine and millions of illicit cigarettes worth over $42 million.
Moose Jaw Police Seize $42K in Illegal Cigarettes
Regina authorities uncover massive illegal tobacco operation in Moose Jaw, seizing thousands of unstamped cigarettes in a major enforcement crackdown on contraband tobacco trade.
Ottawa woman charged in untaxed tobacco bust
An Ottawa woman confronts multiple charges after police uncover a significant quantity of untaxed cigarettes in a targeted enforcement operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade.
Montreal Tobacco Smuggling Ring Busted in Cross-Border Raids
Law enforcement agencies crack down on sophisticated contraband tobacco network operating between Montreal and the United States, seizing millions in illegal products.
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