Ontario Ministry Seizes Over Ten Million Unmarked Cigarettes

The Ministry of Finance in Ontario conducted tobacco enforcement operations on October 22, November 22, and November 26. These operations led to the seizure of 10,226,625 unmarked cigarettes. Additionally, approximately 175,000 counterfeit Ontario cigarette tax stamps and large equipment used for counterfeiting cigarette packages were confiscated.

Three individuals have been charged under the Tobacco Tax Act as a result of these operations. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for these enforcement actions, which are part of efforts to address illegal tobacco activities in the province.