Traffic stop leads to significant seizure of contraband cigarettes

Vernon North Okanagan

2023-01-25 10:43 PST

File # 2023-340

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP seized nearly 1.5 million contraband cigarettes following a traffic stop in Vernon.

On Sunday, January 8th, 2023 around 10 p.m., a frontline officer from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle towing a trailer in the 4800-block of 27th St. The man operating the vehicle was found to be prohibited from driving and was arrested by the officer. Following the arrest and as a result of further investigation, police discovered evidence that led to the seizure of nearly 1.5 million cigarettes; all believed to be contraband.

The 45-year old Lumby man was released from police custody pending a future court appearance.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

Released by

Cst. Chris Terleski

Email: christopher.terleski@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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