The suspect, identified by the initials D.F., was driving a black Toyota Estima when he was stopped during a routine police check. During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered a bag in the boot containing 13 cartons of Tradition-brand cigarettes and 13 cartons of Oris-brand cigarettes.
According to the statement D.F. gave to police, he had received the bag from someone with instructions to transport it to Albina. The information provided does not indicate from whom the suspect had received the cigarettes.
The man was arrested on suspicion of violating legislation against smuggling and economic offences. The cigarettes found were seized. D.F., along with the seized goods, was handed over to police at Richelieu station for further processing.
The Fraud Department has been tasked with the further investigation into the case.
