Lloydminster RCMP seize $7.65-million illegal tobacco shipment

Inside the Pacific Highway bust that took $1M of illegal tobacco off streets

Police seized illicit tobacco and vapes worth $1m from a van on the Pacific Highway. Driver faces court in January.

Inside the Pacific Highway bust that took $1M of illegal tobacco off streets

Highway patrol intercepts vehicle with $1M in illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes. Sydney man arrested. Ongoing investigation.

Lloydminster RCMP seize $7.65-million illegal tobacco shipment

Lloydminster RCMP have dealt a $7.65 million blow to the illegal tobacco trade after seizing 8.8 million unstamped cigarettes during a traffic stop last Tuesday. The semi-truck, stopped on 44 Street, was found to be carrying the contraband when the driver could not provide proper documentation for the load. Police obtained a search warrant, leading to the seizure of the truck, trailer, and all its contents.

Lloydminster traffic stop uncovers $7.5M of illegal cigarettes – Heartland News

Illegal cigarette investigation, via Lloydminster RCMP In the early hours of November 18, Lloydminster RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a semi-truck travelling along 44 Street in Lloydminster. During this traffic stop, the driver was unable to provide documentation for the load that he was hauling. This investigation led to an inspection of the truck and trailer following the acquisition of a search warrant. The search revealed approximately 8.8…