RCMP seize thousands of contraband cigarettes from northern Alberta business

High Level RCMP seized over 140,000 cigarettes during a search warrant of a business in Eleske, Alta. last month.

Police said they seized 704 boxes of unstamped tobacco on March 14, each box containing approximately 200 cigarettes.

Shaminder Singh, 39, a resident of Eleske, faces several charges including possession of unstamped a tobacco product.

Singh was released and is scheduled to appear in court on May 13.