RCMP lay charges in large tobacco seizure

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman

Southern Alberta Newspapers

Two individuals have been charged with several offences after Brooks RCMP and members of the AGLC TEU South (Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Tobaccos Enforcement Unit) seized more than 1,600 cartons of contraband cigarettes.

Mounties executed a search warrant on a home in Brooks on Sept. 3 that led to the seizure of 1,603 cartons of contraband cigarettes and 72 tubes of shisha tobacco (250 grams in each tube) that retail a total value of close to $300,000.

RCMP say two individuals have been charged with seven offences in relation to fraud and possession for the purpose of sale of contraband tobacco.

No court details have been released at this time.

Car v. motorcycle

The driver of a motorcycle was transported to a Calgary hospital by STARS with non-life-threatening injuries following a collision with a car on Township Road No. 212, east of Highway 36 on Sept. 6.

Upon arrival shortly after 5:25 p.m. officers found the Duchess Fire Department providing medical aid to an injured adult male motorcyclist as STARS Air Ambulance was en route.

The initial investigation revealed the driver of the car was attempting a left-hand turn onto a service road when the motorcycle collided with the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Mounties say alcohol and speed are not considered factors in this collision.