Cartons of contraband tobacco and cash seized at a traffic stop in Langley

Langley

2024-07-06 01:09 PDT

File # 2024-19977

Langley RCMP’s Special Response Team seized significant amounts of currency and contraband tobacco after conducting a traffic stop.

On June 25, 2024 at approximately 2:30 pm, Langley RCMP’s Special Response Team located a suspicious vehicle in the 5400 block of 204 Street. Within a short period of time the vehicle became mobile and departed the area.

Officers observed a traffic infraction under the Motor Vehicle Act and a traffic stop was conducted which led to the discovery of $19,692.00, 12 cartons of unstamped cigarettes and small amounts of illicit drugs. The driver was arrested for trafficking related offences and released pending further investigation.

"Contraband tobacco poses a dual threat to public health and government revenue. The driver may also face several charges under the Excise Act along with trafficking charges under the Criminal Code" says Community and Admin Services Officer, A/Insp. Bal Sidhu of the Langley RCMP.

Residents are reminded to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 to report any suspicion of illegal activities.

Photograph of seized currency, tobacco and drugs