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Large Contraband Tobacco Seizure Near Caraquet

Northeast RCMP have arrested two people after seizing more than 1.5 million contraband cigarettes on the Acadian Peninsula.

Following a search warrant at a home in the Caraquet area, a 63-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested.

Police also seized nearly eight pounds of marijuana, a large quantity of alcohol and cash during the search.

The man and woman have been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

(Photo courtesy RCMP)

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8:43 pm, May 22, 2026
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