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A Million Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Cape Breton

An early-morning safety check near Membertou revealed 160 cases of illegal tobacco totaling 1.6 million cigarettes, leading to the driver's arrest on multiple charges.

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A wellbeing check led to the seizure of more than a million unstamped cigarettes in Cape Breton, according to the RCMP.

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A million illegal cigarettes seized in Cape Breton

A wellbeing check led to the seizure of more than a million unstamped cigarettes in Cape Breton, according to the RCMP.

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More one million unstamped cigarettes seized by RCMP in Cape Breton

1.6 million unstamped cigarettes were seized by RCMP after a wellness check near Membertou. A woman from Ontario is facing charges.

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Cape Breton RCMP seize more than 1.5 million illegal cigarettes after well-being check

RCMP in Cape Breton seized more than 1.5 million illegal cigarettes as a result of an early-morning well-being check this week.

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SaltWire.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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