RCMP seized contraband tobacco worth over million dollars from Central Alberta

The R-C-M-P has released details of a large seizure of contraband tobacco products in central Alberta.

Mounties say that in August officers searched three properties in Red Deer, Lacombe County and Morningside and found illegal

cigarettes worth more than one-million dollars.

Police say the investigation revealed the smokes were being distributed for sale around the province.

Chrys Tremblay of Red Deer has been charged with selling contraband tobacco under the Criminal Code and other offences.