Illicit cigarettes seized at checkpoint

On Wednesday, March 12, officers from Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, Conservation Officer Service and the RCMP worked together to set up a checkpoint near the Swift Current area, demonstrating the strong collaboration needed to support public safety. In just four hours, officers made 30 contacts, conducting inspections and vehicle compliance checks, which resulted in 400 illicit cigarettes seized and six offence tickets issued. Officers also carried out several proactive patrols of the southern reservoirs for late season angling checks.