Some of the liquor seized by RCMP. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

By larongeNOW Staff

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Stony Rapids business charged for selling off-sale liquor

Mar 29, 2023 | 5:16 PM

RCMP seized a sizeable amount of illegally purchased liquor earlier this month in Saskatchewan’s Far North.

On March 17, officers with the North District Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) were conducting proactive check stops in the Stony Rapids area. At approximately 5:45 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle and observed alcohol inside.

Through investigation, they determined the occupants had illegally purchased beer at significantly inflated prices from an unauthorized seller. As part of the investigation, CTSS and Black Lake RCMP executed a search warrant at a business in Stony Rapids.

They located and seized approximately 640 cans of beer, 24 bottles of hard liquor and 14 bottles and four boxes of wine. Investigators determined the business was not licensed to sell alcohol that could be removed from the premises.

As a result, the business was charged with illegal sale of beverage alcohol. The business is scheduled to appear in court in Black Lake on May 2.

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“North District CTSS officers were in the far north conducting proactive patrols,” said Cpl. Blair de Bruin. “Our primary focus is on ensuring the safety of our roads, but when we come across evidence of other unsafe behaviour or illegal activities, we investigate it thoroughly as you can see in this situation.”

Some of the alcohol seized by RCMP. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

North District CTSS recently completed several proactive safety patrols on a number of Saskatchewan’s northernmost roads. de Bruin adds that the officers are grateful for the support of the communities they visited, and the shared commitment to community safety.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno