RCMP seize illegal tobacco and vaping products from Yellowknife convenience store, charge owner
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The RCMP seized $128,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vaping products and $57,543 in cash from a Yellowknife convenience store, charging the owner.Summary
The owner of the B7 Convenience Store in Yellowknife is facing charges after RCMP seized a significant amount of illegal tobacco and vaping products during searches conducted on December 17th. The RCMP's Federal Arctic Unit reported seizing 21,595 cigarettes, 598 nicotine pouches, 385 vapes, 438 empty vape boxes, and 24 packs of illicit shisha tobacco, totaling $128,000 in illegal goods. Additionally, $57,543 in cash was seized. A 33-year-old man, identified as the owner of the store, was arrested and charged with offences related to the unlawful possession and sale of these products, as well as possession of property obtained by crime. He is scheduled to appear in territorial court on Tuesday.
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