The Moose Jaw Police Service recently seized $17,000 in illegal cigarettes, marijuana, firearms and cash as part of an investigation in the RM of Moose Jaw.
Members of the police service, criminal investigation and K9 Unit executed a search warrant on Dec. 8 at a home in the rural municipality as part of an ongoing investigation into the acquisition, possession and distribution of illegal and unstamped tobacco and cigarettes in and near Moose Jaw, a news release explained.
During the search, members seized about 34,000 illegal cigarettes, roughly 900 grams of illicit marijuana, four firearms, and more than $6,000 in cash. Police also laid several Criminal Code charges against Kelly David Seida of the RM of Moose Jaw.
The police service released Seida on an undertaking and ordered him to appear in court on Feb. 8, 2021.
“The Moose Jaw Police Service (reminds) everyone that possession of unstamped tobacco is illegal,” the news release said. “The illegal tobacco and marihuana trade is unregulated and ultimately supports organized crime. This tobacco and marihuana also gives people — especially young people — easier access to cigarettes and takes millions of tax dollars away from public services, like education and health care.”
Police continue to investigate.
