Member Statement (25 March 2024)

From Hansard (25 March 2024)

 

Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Seizes Illegal Cigarettes

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On March 1st, 2024, the Indian Head police detachment received quite the surprise courtesy of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. It was like a scene out of a blockbuster movie, I tell you. Picture this. A semi-trailer unit innocently cruising down Highway 1 near Indian Head only to be halted by the vigilant eyes of our highway heroes. And what did they discover? Brace yourselves, folks. A treasure trove of illicit tobacco hidden within. But wait, it gets better. The final count, a jaw-dropping 6.6 million unstamped cigarettes. Now that’s what I call a smoking hot discovery.

Of course we owe a massive thank you to the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol for their commitment on keeping our roads safe from organized crime. Without their keen eyes and quick actions, who knows what else might be rolling down our highways. Maybe next time it’ll be pirate ships navigating the asphalt seas.

In all seriousness though, our government is immensely grateful for the dedication of teams like the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. Rest assured, Mr. Speaker, we will continue investing in public safety because, let’s face it, nobody wants to see our highways turn into scenes from a heist movie. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.

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