British Columbia Highway Patrol seized $400,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes during a traffic stop, suspecting impaired driving; driver arrested for trafficking-related offenses.
British Columbia Highway Patrol seized $400,000 worth of unstamped, untaxed cigarettes during a traffic stop near Duncan, suspecting impaired driving. The driver was arrested for trafficking-related offenses, and the cigarettes represent over $250,000 in lost tax revenue supporting healthcare. The contraband tobacco is often linked to organized crime, and the investigation is ongoing with federal and provincial authorities.
July 04, 2024
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