Nova Scotia man charged in connection with illegal tobacco seizure

July 21, 2017
Waterville, New Brunswick

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Seizure of illegal tobacco products

A 29-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged following a seizure of illegal tobacco products in New Brunswick.

On July 18, 2017, police stopped a car on Highway 2 near Waterville, N.B. A search of the car led to the discovery of approximately 120,000 contraband cigarettes. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

James Logan Swim of Shelburne County, N.S. appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court on July 19th and was charged with possession of contraband tobacco. He was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing on July 21.

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Contact information

Sgt. J.P. MacDougall
West District RCMP
Woodstock Detachment
506-325-3000

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