Pelican Narrows RCMP seize bootlegged alcohol
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Pelican Narrows RCMP charged a woman with bootlegging during the weekend.
According to an RCMP media release, on June 20, the Pelican Narrows detachment received information a vehicle was travelling to the area with a large amount of alcohol for resale within the community.
The Pelican Narrows community safety officers advised the RCMP the vehicle went through the checkpoint at Pelican Narrows and was currently driving through town. Pelican Narrows RCMP located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
Police noted the lone driver and registered owner was advised she was under investigation for bootlegging and she consented to have the vehicle searched. RCMP added the driver stated she had a couple of cases of beer, but a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 32 60-ounce bottles of hard liquor and 164 cans of beer.
