Ottawa Police seize contraband tobacco and illegal nicotine products in Centretown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 2, 2026 11:45 a.m.
Ottawa — Members of the Ottawa Police Service Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), with the assistance of the Tactical Unit, executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a business located in the 600 block of Somerset Street West on October 1, 2026.
The investigation targeted the alleged sale of illegal nicotine and tobacco products. During the search, officers seized:
- 33,894 cigarettes
- 528 tins of nicotine pouches
- 47 vape devices
- Approximately $4,000 in Canadian currency
A 44-year-old Ottawa man was charged under the Criminal Code with possession of proceeds obtained by crime, and possession of unstamped tobacco products.
The Ottawa Police Service remains committed to addressing the unlawful sale of tobacco and nicotine products and to supporting community safety through proactive enforcement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
The investigation has concluded, and no further information is available at this time.
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