Stop Illegal Tobacco

A national organization fighting against criminal gangs and #contraband #tobacco in Canada. Un organisme national qui fait la lutte à la #contrebande de #tabac.

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco Applauds Ontario’s Justice Bill to Combat Contraband Tobacco: https://t.co/BLFTXt9Kzj

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco Applauds Government of Alberta’s New Penalties for Contraband Tobacco: https://t.co/P0zHuC4WMw

[Rick Barnum @rickbarnum_]

Illegal cigarettes are not "victimless."

In my latest interview with @westernstandard I explained how contraband tobacco fuels organized crime, robs public funds, and hurts the programs we all rely on.

It's time to take this seriously. Read more here: https://t.co/Xw38YZO0kI

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National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco responds to 2025 federal budget: https://t.co/QCRV88PD8c

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National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco submits to British Columbia's 2026 budget consultations. Read our submission here: https://t.co/0PWp3aufxo

[Rick Barnum @rickbarnum_]

Contraband tobacco isn't just a cheap alternative, it's a major funding source for organized crime. In Ontario alone, up to 50% of cigarettes are illegal, costing taxpayers up to $1.7B annually in lost revenue. It's time to take action. https://t.co/0Ahr0c5ORQ

[Rick Barnum @rickbarnum_]

I recently spoke with the Meridian Source about the seizure of 90,000 contraband cigarettes near Vermilion. The illicit tobacco trade isn't just about cheap smokes—it's a multi-billion-dollar industry fuelling organized crime. Read the full story here: https://t.co/sSscAnNJz9

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I recently spoke with the Brantford Expositor about the recent shut down of a contraband tobacco manufacturing facility at Six Nations. You can read the full story here: https://t.co/yu5QWKxsXE #StopContrabandTobacco

[Rick Barnum @rickbarnum_]

🚨 Ontario's 2025 budget is out! We commend the government’s actions to tackle contraband tobacco, which funds organized crime, robs Ontario of vital revenue, and unfairly disadvantages honest retailers. My full statement can be found here: https://t.co/P2OX70KZmL

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https://t.co/QWNHlJRqD0 National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco Congratulates the Government of Ontario on its
Action Against Contraband Tobacco in Budget 2025

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https://t.co/OxkZLLcsqI Alberta's 2025 budget takes a bold stand against contraband tobacco with more officers & tougher penalties. We applaud the government for protecting communities & fighting organized crime.

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Our statement on the Government of Ontario's plan to strengthen our borders. We need all provinces to join Ontario to create a Pan-Canadian contraband tobacco strategy.

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https://t.co/SVmNuW8Dne New report finds that the illegal tobacco industry is now bigger than the legal industry in some areas

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Saskatchewan Highway Patrol makes record-breaking seizure of nearly 9 million illegal cigarettes. Our letter commends Premier Moe on this significant achievement in combating illicit tobacco trade. https://t.co/PRNOJfg7IH

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https://t.co/vZl5tiPshd "This proactive investigation resulted in the disruption of several illicit activities," said the RCMP after a bust of over 100,000 illegal cigarettes.

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https://t.co/iv0trhsYLn Banning the sale of legal tobacco in P.E.I. won't stop people from smoking. Instead, it will only contribute to the growth of the illegal market.

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Former organized crime investigator suggests "significant player" taken down in Steinbach https://t.co/v0Jg6XOvqy

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@RickBarnumNCACT "It's not that simple". When it comes to contraband tobacco, it's important to focus on the bigger picture.

[Stop Illegal Tobacco @StopContraband]

https://t.co/SiZKvw5QRY The connection with organized crime and the illicit market is clear.

[Oakville News @NewsInOakville]

Canadian budget brings concerns over illicit tobacco trade. @StopContraband @RickBarnumNCACT
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