The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco is urging local municipalities to take action against the trafficking of illegal smokes.
Gary Grant says more then 54% of tobacco purchased in our region is of the illegal kind.
Grant stresses contraband cigarettes are plaguing our communities.
He notes one in three cigarettes purchased in Ontario are contraband,
Grant says the price of illegal smokes is attracting too many people right now.
He adds the Federal government must take action, noting its a real criminal enterprise that’s impacting our nation.
