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Thousands of cigarettes, booze, drugs seized in Fort Providence

thanks community for tips that made bust possible
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seized 7.7 ounces of a substance believed to be hash, 1.3 lbs of cannabis, 69 bottles of alcohol and 4600 cigarettes in a bust in Fort Providence Feb. 16. Photo courtesy of

A SA国际影视传媒渟ignificantSA国际影视传媒 haul of alcohol, drugs and tobacco were sized in Fort Providence on Feb. 16, the confirmed.

Working with Fort Simpson and Bechoko , Fort Providence officers executed a search warrant on a residential dwelling and seized 7.7 ounces of a substance believed to be hash, 1.3 lbs of cannabis, 69 bottles of alcohol and 4,600 cigarettes.

Police also seized cell phones, computers, scales, and other tools used in the sale of contraband items.

Patrick Mazerolle, 68, of Fort Providence is charged for offences under the Cannabis Act, GNWT Liquor Act, Criminal Code and Excise Act. He will appear before court in Fort Providence on May 5.

The bust was part of an ongoing investigation that was made possible from information in tips from the community.

SA国际影视传媒淪ales of contraband that contribute to substance abuse in the community undermines the social fabric and safety of community members,SA国际影视传媒 Cpl. Cagri Yilmaz of the Fort Providence said through a press release.

SA国际影视传媒淭he local detachment would like to thank all the community members who came forward with information on this criminal activity SA国际影视传媒 without their help, the seizure of these contraband items would not have been possible.SA国际影视传媒

Anyone with further information on this investigation is asked to call the Fort Providence at 699-1111, if an emergency, 9-1-1, or Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com





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