Erratic driver fined $12,000 after Regina police find illegal cigarettes during traffic stop

A motorist received a $12,000 fine for possessing boxes of illegal cigarettes after Regina police conducted a traffic stop following complaints of erratic driving.

According to a post on X by Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, the driver also failed a roadside drug test.

Police said they received several complaints of the vehicle driving erratically.

Officers saw the illegal cigarettes in plain view, the post said.

The driver also received a three day licence suspension.

Several eratic driving complaints led to this stop. The driver failed a roadside drug test, and officers saw these boxes in plain view, which were found to be illegal cigarettes. 3 day license suspension and impound and $12,000 + fine under tobacco act. 😬 @reginapolice pic.twitter.com/JhYdsxvytX

— Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (@CTSSask) August 5, 2024