Red Deer RCMP seize over $1-million in contraband tobacco
RED DEER, AB – A Red Deer man is facing charges after Mounties seized over a million illegal cigarettes, thousands of dollars in cash, a stolen vehicle, and cannabis contraband following an extensive investigation this summer.
On Aug. 27, Red Deer RCMP’s GIS drug team executed search warrants at three properties in Red Deer, Lacombe County, and Morningside, Alberta.
Police say a two-month investigation revealed a wholesale supplier of contraband tobacco products was operating out of Red Deer, distributing to numerous locations throughout Alberta.
Search warrants were executed on three properties associated with the suspect, with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP’s Property/Intel team and Ponoka RCMP.