7.8 Million Cigarettes Seized
from Winnipeg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cops pull over a semi-truck near West Hawk Lake and discover over 7.8 million illegal cigarettes—enough to be worth $2.3 to $3.1 million on the street. The Alberta driver and his 70-year-old co-pilot from Toronto were arrested, released pending court dates in August 2026, facing charges for smuggling, distribution, and lack of proper stamps. Manitoba’s penalties? Up to $7 million in triple tax penalties plus $1.3 million in federal excise tax—because moving that much smoke without permission? That’s a serious price to pay. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eaab745cd7eb333a
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