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Booze valued at more than $10,000 seized

Thursday September 16, 2010

A confidential tip about a package on a plane led to a major seizure of alcohol in Kashechewan First Nation.

According to Nishnawbe Aski Police, a tip came in about a package destined for the community Sept. 9.

Police notified Kashechewan band council which resulted in a significant amount of alcohol being seized with a street value between $11,200 and $16,000.

The alcohol seized consisted of 750 ml bottles of vodka and whiskey.

The seized liquor was handed over to police.

To date, no charges have been laid but police continue to investigate.


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