Contraband cigarettes seized in Vernon traffic stop

A traffic stop in Vernon led to the seizure of more than a million illegal cigarettes.

Police pulled over a vehicle towing a trailer in the 4800 block of 27th Street on Jan. 8.

Mounties say the 45-year-old Lumby man operating the vehicle was found to be prohibited from driving and was arrested.

“Following the arrest, and as a result of further investigation, police discovered evidence that led to the seizure of nearly 1.5 million cigarettes, all believed to be contraband,” RCMP Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer, said.