Police seize 2.7 million unstamped cigarettes

The RCMP has seized a significant amount of unstamped cigarettes after conducting a traffic stop at the Marine Atlantic Terminal in Port aux Basques.

Police seized 2.7 million unstamped cigarettes on November 19.

The cigarettes were located on a 15-foot enclosed utility trailer and was intercepted as it departed the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. 

The driver, a 30-year-old man, and a 55-year-old female passenger, both of Colliers, were arrested under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as well as the Excise Act. The truck and trailer were seized as part of the investigation.

The pair were released from custody.  The investigation is continuing with charges expected.