Contraband Cigarettes Addict the Next Generation of Smokers: Why Does the Government Not Effectively Respond?

From: The Barrie Examiner

Illegal smokes on the rise

Cheryl Browne

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At Barrieā€™s Eastview Secondary School, the use of illegal cigarettes, such as DKs or Putters has increased from almost 15% in 2015 to 30% this year.

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On Monday morning, a 15-year-old Barrie teen was threatened with a knife and had his cellphone taken while he was trying to buy contraband smokes from an 18-year-old.

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