Rick Barnum

Executive Director of a national organization stopping illicit markets. Former OPP Deputy Commissioner.

[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

The #contraband #tobacco trade is growing exponentially in British Columbia, and the time for law enforcement action is now. #bcpoli

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Last week, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in BC arrested 23 people tied to organized crime.

They seized over 600,000 #illegal #cigarettes alongside cocaine, meth, cannabis, and multiple firearms.

@Dave_Eby it's time for action. #bcpoli

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[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Organized crime activity in BC is growing, fueled by #contraband #tobacco.

#Illegal #cigarettes now represent anywhere from 30% to 50% of the market. Premier @Dave_Eby needs to take action now. #bcpoli

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[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

#ICYMI our Executive Director @RickBarnumNCACT was at Queen's Park last week to speak on the growing issue of #contraband #tobacco that is fueling organized crime across Ontario.

It's time for the province to take action. #onpoli

[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

Thank you to all those who attend our Stop Organized Crime Night reception at Queen's Park earlier this week.

Great to hear from many on their support on taking action against criminal gangs and #contraband #tobacco.

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Thank you to all the Ministers, MPPs and staff who attended our Stop Organized Crime Night at Queen’s Park earlier this week.

We look forward to working with you all in the months ahead to take action against criminal gangs and #contraband #tobacco. #onpoli

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Over 2.7 million #illegal #cigarettes originating from Ontario were seized in Newfoundland recently.

Without action by Premier @fordnation, criminal gangs will continue to transport #contraband #tobacco across Canada. #onpoli

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[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

The recent Cullen Commission found that #contraband #tobacco has a "very high money laundering risk."

Criminal gangs moving into British Columbia to traffic #illegal #cigarettes will only make the province's money laundering problem worse.

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[BC Crime Stoppers @FightCrimeBC]

Buying illegal cigarettes may seem cheaper - but there's a definite cost #Homicide #HumanTrafficking #Drugs #Guns #Crime
#ReportCrime #CrimeStoppers 800-222-8477
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[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

Criminal gangs are transporting millions of #illegal #cigarettes into British Columbia, and using the proceeds to fund other illicit activities, such as drugs, guns, and human trafficking.

[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

#DYK that criminal gangs in Ontario make millions of dollars a day off #illegal #cigarettes?

These proceeds of crime go directly to funding other illicit activities, such as guns, drugs, and human trafficking.

Our documentary #Lawlessness is coming soon.

[BC Crime Stoppers @FightCrimeBC]

Think before you buy contraband cigarettes...when you do, you support organized crime.

#FightCrime #ReportCrime
#CrimeStoppers 800-222-8477

[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

Our documentary #Lawlessness is coming soon.

Hear from Luc Bouvier, from the @OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team, on how criminal gangs are making millions of dollars from #contraband #tobacco to fund other illegal activities. #onpoli

[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

Stay tuned for more information on this upcoming documentary. #Lawlessness

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco is proud to present Lawlessness.

When organized crime can act with near impunity, Canadians finances, health, and security is directly impacted.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. #Lawlessness

[BC Crime Stoppers @FightCrimeBC]

People selling contraband cigarettes sell to minors - they don't ask for age. Its sold really cheap undermining all efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco. Manufacturing & dist'n involves organized crime. Don't let them prey on our youth. #ReportCrime
@canstopcrime @csiworld

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and fentanyl, all seized alongside #contraband #tobacco.

Without action by governments against #illegal #cigarettes, criminal gangs will continue to fund their other illegal activities.

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[Rick Barnum @RickBarnumNCACT]

It was great to be in British Columbia last week to meet with MLAs, law enforcement, and to present before the BC Finance Committee on ways to address #contraband #tobacco. #bcpoli

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Thank you to MLA @SusieChant_nvs for meeting with our Executive Director @RickBarnumNCACT this morning to discuss the growing #contraband #tobacco issue in BC. #bcpoli

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Thank you to MLA @MichaelLeeBC for meeting with our Executive Director @RickBarnumNCACT yesterday to discuss #contraband #tobacco in BC and ways the government can support law enforcement. #bcpoli

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

On the same day that our Executive Director ⁦@RickBarnumNCACT⁩ is presenting to the BC Finance Committee, ⁦@BCRCMP⁩ have seized #illegal #cigarettes alongside drugs and firearms. #bcpoli https://t.co/B83FmQzR0b

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

Our Executive Director @RickBarnumNCACT had a productive conversation today with the @BCRCMP on ways to combat #contraband #tobacco.