Brian Gallant overseas update

Brian Gallant met with global leaders in London and Paris this week to discuss New Brunswick’s energy sector and cybersecurity centre of excellence.  The premier addressed the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Forum and participated in the London Energy Roundtable Conference among his networking.  He’ll be in Madagascar for the 16th Francophonie Summit this weekend.

Illegal cigarettes seized by province, police

Over 327,000 illegal cigarettes were seized in Saint John last Wednesday.  The Department of Justice and Public Safety, RCMP, Saint John and Kennebecasis Valley police, and border agents were all involved.  Nine search warrants were executed during the investigation, with the provincial tax value of the cigarettes being almost $73,000.  Two people were arrested.