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Westlock RCMP investigate alleged contraband cigarette sales
RCMP K Division says an investigation began after information that someone in the Westlock area was selling unstamped cigarettes.
Westlock RCMP received information in January 2026 that someone in the Westlock area was selling unstamped cigarettes, RCMP K Division said in a release published Oct. 9, 2026.1
The information was corroborated by an unrelated call for service in which a carton of contraband cigarettes was seized and the individual indicated they purchased it from "The Boutique" in Westlock, according to the release.1
Westlock RCMP, with assistance from RCMP K Division Special I, began an investigation into the business that included various surveillance techniques, the release said.1
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- RCMP K Division (Alberta) Westlock RCMP seize a large amount of illegal tobacco products Police service Retrieved 11 Oct 2026, 05:45 UTC · published 9 Oct 2026
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