Convenience Stores Applaud Harper Government for Action on Contraband Tobacco

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/06/13 -- The Canadian Convenience Stores Association (CCSA) applauded the Harper Government for its commitment to fighting contraband tobacco, following its announcement of 50 additional RCMP officers dedicated to the Contraband Tobacco Task Force.

"This is a significant victory for Canada's convenience store industry, but also a necessary resource for the RCMP so that they can continue to keep our communities safe," said Alex Scholten, President of the Canadian Convenience Stores Association.

The CCSA has been actively working with Federal parliamentarians and the RCMP to communicate the impact that the dedication of additional officers, and increased penalties will have on tackling contraband tobacco. Both the allotment of 50 RCMP officers and introduction of mandatory minimum sentences for contraband offences were recommendations made in the Association's 2013 pre-budget submission.

"Contraband tobacco poses a serious threat to community safety in all regions of Canada, through its ties to organized crime as well as the accessibility of illegal tobacco by minors. This announcement shows that the government is dedicated to rectifying this serious public safety issue," said Scholten.

"We look forward to continuing our dialogue with all levels of government as we look to eliminate contraband tobacco from Canadian communities."



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Katlyn Harrison
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