Ottawa Citizen
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Aug 17, 2026
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One person charged after illicit tobacco products seized, police say
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One person charged after illicit tobacco products seized, police say
On Aug. 12, the West Neighbourhood Resource Team executed a search warrant at a business, Ottawa police said
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By Doug Menary
Published Aug 17, 2026
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A file photo of Ottawa Police Service headquarters at 474 Elgin St. PHOTO BY ASHLEY FRASER /POSTMEDIA
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One person has been charged after an Ottawa Police Service investigation …
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