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RCMP Seize $42,000 in Illicit Nicotine Products During Coordinated Operation in Castlegar, Nelson
Investigators say many of the seized products were counterfeit and sold without Health Canada authorization.
- On Sept. 16, Nelson RCMP and the Highway Patrol executed two search warrants at commercial buildings in Nelson and Castlegar, seizing approximately $42,000 worth of illicit nicotine products.
- Health Canada regulates nicotine pouches as therapeutic smoking cessation aids, meaning products sold in convenience stores without authorization are illegal for sale in Canada.
- Investigators believe many seized items were counterfeit designs resembling well-known brands, and fruit- and candy-flavoured nicotine pouches are prohibited to reduce their appeal to youth.
- Constable Shaun Kennedy of the Nelson RCMP stated that restricting oral nicotine products to pharmacy counters ensures medical guidance and protects youth from highly addictive substances.
- The investigation into contraband nicotine sales remains ongoing, with charges pending review and approval by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
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RCMP seize $42,000 in illicit nicotine products during coordinated operation in Castlegar, Nelson
Police investigators have seized over $42,000 worth of illicit nicotine products in the aftermath of two search warrants in Castlegar and Nelson. On Sept. 16, members of the Nelson RCMP, with assistance from B.C. Highway Patrol, executed search warrants at two commercial businesses in Castlegar and ...
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