A Fort Good Hope man who allegedly imported illegal alcohol into the community disguised in water bottles is facing criminal charges, according to the .

The police made an initial seizure on Thursday after receiving information about the bootlegging action, which was being routed through Canada Post.

At first, the Mounties confiscated five 1.5-litre water bottles refilled with liquor.

The individual who was charged was released from custody later on Thursday.

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The estimated street value of the alcohol is as much as $5,000.

Charges against the man are pending. The police did not identify him publicly.

SA国际影视传媒淭he Fort Good Hope will continue to support community leadership in the enforcement of the Fort Good Hope Liquor Restriction Regulations as well as the Territorial Liquor Act,SA国际影视传媒� the police added.

Anyone who has information about this incident or the illegal sale of alcohol in Fort Good Hope or Colville Lake, is asked to contact the Fort Good Hope at 598-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.