Friday, March 1, 2013

Shelburne County RCMP Seize Cash And Cigarettes


RCMP in Shelburne County have seized cash and contraband cigarettes in two separate incidents. Police searched a Barrington residence on Tuesday and seized over 7,000 contraband cigarettes and approximately $3,000 in cash. A 60-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman were arrested but released later that evening. During a separate investigation, a second search warrant was executed at a residence in Lower Clark's Harbour on Wednesday. Over 24,000 contraband cigarettes and approximately $3,000 in cash were seized. A 40-year-old man and woman were arrested at the residence and released later in the evening. All suspects involved are facing possession of contraband tobacco charges. They are scheduled to appear in Barrington Provincial Court April 11th.