Parkland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit seizes illegal tobacco at local retailer

February 23, 2026 - Spruce Grove, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Spruce Grove, Alta. –  On Feb. 13, 2026, Parkland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a convenience store located in Spruce Grove after investigating the sale of contraband tobacco. 

RCMP received information that contraband cigarettes were being sold at the store. Investigation corroborated the information, and as a result a search warrant was obtained. Police seized numerous packages of contraband cigarettes and contraband vape products. 

A 39-year-old resident of Edmonton, Alberta, is being charged under the Federal Excise Act. 

“The illicit tobacco trade is often linked to organized crime,” says Sergeant Collin Kuca of the Parkland RCMP. “It concerns met that these illicit products become more accessible to minors and the Crime Reduction Unit will target this activity accordingly.” 

If you have any information about this or another crime, please call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267(RCMP).  If you want to remain anonymous, you can 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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