News release

Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate local business for selling unstamped cigarettes

December 5, 2025 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On Nov. 26, 2025 the Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug section executed a search warrant at business located on Macalpine Crescent in the Gregoire area in Fort McMurray. The warrant was executed as a result of an investigation into illegal cigarette sales that began in Sept. 2025.

As a result of the warrant, police located and seized:

• 4 cartons of unstamped cigarettes
• 9 packs of unstamped cigarettes

A 45-year-old resident of Fort McMurray was issued a Provincial violation ticket for S. 4(1) of the Tobacco Tax Act – non-consumer purchase, possess, store, sell less than 1000 cigarettes. The issued ticket has the voluntary option to pay $1200 or appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on January 9, 2026.

A 44-year-old, and 42-year-old, both residents of Fort McMurray were issued Provincial violation tickets for S. 4(1) of the Tobacco Tax Act – non-consumer purchase, possess, store, sell less than 400 cigarettes. The issued ticket has the voluntary option to pay $300 or appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on January 23, 2026.

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. 

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