Ontario – On November 20, 2023, the Ministry of Finance conducted an enforcement initiative and seized 8,100,000 unmarked cigarettes. One person was charged with offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized November 20, 2023 Burlington 8,100,000 unmarked cigarettes Facts: Cigarettes sold in cartons or packages without Ontario’s yellow stamp are illegal, subject to certain exceptions. Cigarettes sold in clear …
Description of Seizures: Ministry of Finance with the assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team conducted an investigation which resulted in the seizure of 60,192,000 grams (528 boxes) of unmarked fine cut tobacco. The investigation is ongoing with multiple parties to be charged with offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized May 9 and 11, 2023 Port …
Ontario – Description of Seizures: The Ministry of Finance conducted five investigations within the last two months resulting in a total seizure of 386,000 unmarked cigarettes, as well as 527,000 grams of unmarked waterpipe tobacco products. Nineteen people face charges for offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized April 12, 2023 Burlington 47,000 unmarked cigarettes April 12, 2023 …
