Seizures in Kuujjuaraapik and Inukjuak
January 20, 2023
On January 13th, 2023, an NPS Detachment intercepted in Kuujjuaraapik an important amount of contraband alcohol destined for the northern village of Inukjuak. The illegal goods consisted of 3 parcels containing 35 Smirnoff vodka bottles of 1.75 litres and 28 of 750 ml.
On the same date, another NPS Detachment performed the second step of this operation in Inukjuak. The Officers seized an important amount of contraband alcohol consisting of one parcel containing 12 Smirnoff vodka bottles of 1.75 litres.
The NPS has estimated the total street value of these two loads at more than $20,000.
If you have any information about drug trafficking or bootlegging, you can contact anonymously NPS at tips@nunavikpolice.ca