Police dismantle major tobacco smuggling ring in Ontario

HAMILTON, Ont. – Authorities say a large contraband tobacco smuggling and trafficking operation has been dismantled in southwestern Ontario.  It’s alleged the ring was responsible for smuggling more than 66 tonnes of un-stamped water pipe tobacco into Canada since 2010.  Nine people are facing charges following a joint investigation by Hamilton and Niagara area RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Ontario Ministry of Finance.   Police say the investigation began in 2011 into a local individual suspected of smuggling un-stamped water pipe tobacco for local distribution.  But as the investigation went on, they say a larger organization was uncovered that reached beyond the Hamilton area.

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