AGLC, EPS seize thousands of cartons of contraband cigarettes
Posted March 7, 2025 10:58 am.
The Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis’ (AGLC) Tobacco Enforcement Unit with the help of the Edmonton Police Service has reportedly seized over 36,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes.
The seizure comes after a month-long investigation into a group believed to be trafficking contraband goods.
As part of the investigation, EPS executed a search warrant at a commercial property in the city’s northwest.
An investigation led by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis’s (AGLC) Tobacco Enforcement Unit with the assistance of Edmonton Police Service led to the seizure of 36,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes with an approximate retail value of $6.7 million. The total provincial tax avoidance is nearly $2.2 million.
“Contraband tobacco investigations such as these demonstrate AGLC’s continued mandate to address illegal tobacco and the harms they incur on the health and well-being for Albertans. We will continue to work with our provincial and national partners to curb the rise of illegal tobacco and help keep our communities safe and thriving,” said Kandice Machado, Chief Executive Officer of the AGLC.
A month-long investigation into a contraband trafficking group led to a search warrant at a commercial property in northwest Edmonton.
It is believed the retail value of the contraband tobacco is $6.7 million.
At this time no charges have been laid, and an investigation is ongoing.
