New Hazelton RCMP seized a shocking amount of illegal cigarettes during a routine traffic stop on Tuesday.
At around 7:30 in the evening, police pulled over a vehicle along Highway 16, east of Gitsegukla, noting two occupants at the time.
While issuing the driver a ticket for not having a valid license, officers noticed several large garbage bags in the backseat.
When asked about the bags, the driver told police that they were filled with cartons of cigarettes.
Upon inspecting the bags, police discovered dozens of cartons of non-government stamped cigarettes, and seized them.
An investigation has now been launched, with the occupants possible facing charges under the Tobacco Act.
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