Federal government steps up fight against illegal cigarettes

By News Staff

Posted May 28, 2010 11:16 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

OTTAWA – The Harper government is stepping up the fight against illegal cigarettes.

Ottawa said they plan to spend $7 million on a new multi-agency group, led by the RCMP, which will focus on eliminating contraband tobacco across the country.

In addition, the Canada Border Services Agency is in the midst of establishing a sniffer-dog service in Montreal and Vancouver, the two cities which have the most contraband activity.

An upcoming advertising campaign will aim to raise awareness on the impact of buying illegal smokes. 

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