Midway RCMP have seized approximately $42,000 worth of illicit tobacco and a large quantity of Canadian currency following a routine traffic stop on Saturday, June 1st.
Midway RCMP were set up on Highway 3, near Rock Creek, when they conducted a traffic stop to check for valid driver’s license and registration.
In the course of the interaction the officer noticed tobacco packaging that did not bear the required tax stamp which is required by law. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested under the Excise Act and a search of the vehicle, where the contraband and cash was found.
The driver and passenger, both from Armstrong, BC, face charges under the Excise Act, along with an additional charge relating to possession of a prohibited weapon.
“The proactive work carried out by this officer highlights the commitment our officers have to keeping our roads and communities safe,” says Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson.
Residents in all areas of the province are encouraged to contact their local police to report any suspicion of illegal activities in their communities.
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