Contraband
tobacco
is a growing problem that poses serious health and safety risks.
How would your child feel if they knew you were funding criminal activity?
In one year alone, the RCMP seized approximately 598,000 cartons/unmarked bags of contraband cigarettes
Profits from contraband tobacco are known to have a direct link to criminal activity, such as trafficking of drugs, purchasing illegal weapons and funding other illicit activities.
The sale or possession of contraband tobacco has serious consequences.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, transport, deliver, distribute or have in their possession for the purpose of sale a tobacco product, or raw leaf tobacco that is not packaged, unless it is stamped.
Individuals in violation of this law may be charged up to $10,000 and sentenced up to 5 years in jail under the Criminal Code.
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