EXCLUSIVE: Contraband tobacco trafficking fuels organized crime in Canada

With a majority of contraband tobacco entering from the U.S., Canadian border officials are ill-equipped to tackle the issue–allowing organized crime groups to take advantage of enforcement gaps.

Mar 27, 2025

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With a majority of contraband tobacco entering Canada from the U.S., Canadian border officials are ill-equipped to tackle the issue–allowing organized crime groups to take advantage of enforcement gaps.

Danny Fournier, senior manager of illicit trade prevention for Rothmans Benson and Hedges Canada, is calling for heightened security measures to combat the illicit tobacco trade and its production, which fuels organized crime groups operating in Canada.

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EXCLUSIVE: Contraband tobacco trafficking fuels organized crime in Canada

With a majority of contraband tobacco entering from the U.S., Canadian border officials are ill-equipped to tackle the issue–allowing organized crime groups to take advantage of enforcement gaps.

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