![]() ![]() ![]() Postmedia agreed to only use his street name in this story in order to learn more about his role transporting illicit tobacco across the country. Rex is identified by both his legal and street names in court documents. losing out on millions in tax revenueĪn Abbotsford resident known as Tiberius Rex was recently convicted of possessing 800 cartons, or 160,000 cigarettes, of illicit tobacco after being stopped for speeding and driving while prohibited near Popkum, in the Fraser Valley, on May 24, 2020. Some smokers may be happy with such competitive prices, but retailers say their businesses are suffering, while police and politicians say organized crime groups are reaping the profits of the estimated $2 billion contraband industry.ī.C. William Spencer talks about how the price of legal cigarettes has skyrocketed. Spencer says the price for a pack of contraband cigarettes has only risen by a dollar in the 20 years he’s been smoking them, while prices for legal cigarettes have skyrocketed. “I’ve tried (to quit) so many times, even tried the patch.” “I had a heart attack in about 2018 … it wasn’t a major heart attack but I’m sure it was because of the cigarettes,” Spencer said. Activate your Online Access Now Article content If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.Westcoast Homes & Design Previous Issues.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info. ![]()
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