Photo contributed by RCMP. With the assistance of Audit & Enforcement, Compliance and Special Investigations officers of the Province's Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco (AGFT) Division, a search of a vehicle led to the seizure of 64 cases of unstamped tobacco, worth approximately $160,000, in Millville on Jan. 19.

MILLVILLE: RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton (NETS-CB) has arrested a man and a woman following a traffic stop in Millville, that resulted in a seizure of 650,000 illegal cigarettes. On Jan. 19, at approximately 3:50 p.m., an officer of the NETS-CB was conducting speed enforcement on Hwy. 105 when a white Ford Transit…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.