On Friday, September 22, 2023, Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP with the assistance of Saskatchewan Safer Communities (SCAN) and Neighbourhood and Officers of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the city of Humboldt after a six-month investigation. 

RCMP says over 17,000 unstamped cigarettes and proceeds of the sale of unstamped tobacco products were seized. 

Joseph John Therres, a 74-year-old resident of the City of Humboldt, has been charged with:

  • Possession of Unstamped Tobacco for the Purpose of Sale Section 121.1 (1) of the Criminal Code
     
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 Section 354 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
     

Joseph Therres’ first appearance in Humboldt Provincial Court is set for Monday, November 20, 2023.