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Alberta's illegal tobacco trade, driven by eastern crime groups, costs $150M in lost taxes; new laws triple penalties and boost enforcement.
Illegal tobacco trafficking in Alberta is estimated to account for 40% of sales, costing $150 million in lost tax revenue annually, with organized crime from Ontario and Quebec fueling the trade to fund other crimes.
In response, Alberta introduced Bill 12, which would triple penalties based on unpaid taxes and mandate seizure reports to finance officials.
The province has doubled its tobacco enforcement unit and conducted major busts, including millions of illegal cigarettes and related contraband.
Advocates urge coordinated action across western provinces, tax harmonization, and banning online sales to curb trafficking.
El comercio ilegal de tabaco de Alberta, impulsado por grupos criminales del este, cuesta 150 millones de dólares en impuestos perdidos; las nuevas leyes triplican las sanciones y aumentan la aplicación.