Following an alleged bootlegging incident Tuktoyaktuk police reported that they have seized nearly 50 bottles of alcohol. A man who was not identified is now facing charges.
Officers said that in late November they received a tip that someone had purchased what was described as a “significant” amount of alcohol.
“Following information received that individuals from Tuktoyaktuk purchased a significant quantity of alcohol in Dawson City, Yukon, the Tuktoyaktuk RCMP began a liquor act investigation,” said RCMP in an announcement issued today.
Police reported that nearly 50 bottles of vodka were seized.
“At approximately 12:00 p.m. on November 27th, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the community. During the search, RCMP officers located inside the residence 36 x 750 ml and 12 x 375 ml bottles of vodka,” said officials.
One man, who was not named in the public release, is facing charges including:
-Unlawful sale and supply of alcohol, contrary to section 74(b) of the NWT Liquor Act
-Failure to comply with the section 2 of the Tuktoyaktuk Liquor Restriction Regulations – no person shall bring into the restricted area or possess within the restricted area, at any time, a quantity of spirits in excess or 2280 ml.
Police in the community said they are concerned about alcohol bootlegging.
“Tuktoyaktuk RCMP remains committed to addressing the harm bootlegging causes our Northern communities and encourages the public to share any information they have on suspected bootlegging with police,” said officers.
Police ask anyone with information on this incident or other alcohol and drugs related crimes is to contact the Tuktoyaktuk RCMP at 867-977-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency, police ask the public to call 911.
