Woman facing charges after contraband cigarettes seized

Contraband cigarettes seized in Bunyan's Cove today. — Photo submitted by the RCMP

Published on August 28, 2012; Published on August 28, 2012

Topics :: Clarenville District RCMP , Provincial Revenue Administration , Bunyan , St. John's

Charges are expected against a 48-year-old woman from Bunyan’s Cove after 6,000 contraband cigarettes were seized this afternoon from a residence in the town.

The St. John's Customs and Excise Section, assisted by the Clarenville District RCMP, took part in the search.

Charges under the Provincial Revenue Administration Act are expected and the investigation is ongoing.

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