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Revenue agency introduces new tobacco stamp to combat contraband

Article online since September 3rd 2008, 23:00
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OTTAWA - The federal government has introduced a new excise duty stamp aimed at discouraging illegal tobacco sales.

Revenue Minister Gordon O'Connor says the new stamp will not solve the problem single-handedly, but he says it's a key element in government efforts to eliminate contraband.

Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day says trafficking in illegal tobacco fuels other organized crime activities, such as drug trafficking and gun smuggling.

The Canada Revenue Agency recently contracted the Canadian Bank Note Co., and SICPA Product Security SA to design, produce and distribute the new excise stamp.

The stamp contains several security features, much like those found on currency.

It will allow authorities to more easily identify legitimate tobacco products and detect counterfeit or contraband products.

The agency has also increased audits of tobacco manufacturers and monitoring of tobacco growers.

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