Profits from contraband tobacco are known to have a direct link to criminal activity, such as trafficking of drugs, purchasing illegal weapons and funding other illicit activities.
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The sale or possession of contraband tobacco has serious consequences.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, transport, deliver, distribute or have in their possession for the purpose of sale a tobacco product, or raw leaf tobacco that is not packaged, unless it is stamped.
Individuals in violation of this law may be charged up to $10,000 and sentenced up to 5 years in jail under the Criminal Code.
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