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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-10 07:14 PM
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Biggest ever B.C. bust of smuggled smokes
Authorities have seized 10 million counterfeit cigarettes smuggled into the Port of Vancouver in a shipping container in what they're calling the largest such bust in B.C. history.

Six Chinese nationals and a Burnaby man face smuggling-related charges in connection with the Nov. 1 seizure by the RCMP and Candian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The cigarettes – 51,000 cartons worth stacked on at least 50 pallets – are worth an estimated $4.9 million.

The shipping container originated from China and was supposed to contain roofing nails, screw kits, cutting blades and other tools.

http://www.bclocalnews.com/richmond_southdelta/southdeltaleader/news/111073489.html
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bluedigger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-10 07:18 PM
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1. I'll bet those are some fast acting cancer sticks.
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