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Tulita RCMP seize 142 containers of alcohol over Easter weekend

Police seized 81 bottles of vodka, 48 cans of beer and 12 coolers in three separate shipments between April 2 and 4.
Tulita RCMP seized 81 bottles of vodka, 48 cans of beer, 12 coolers and one bottle of whisky during checkstops between April 2 and 4. (RCMP)

Tulita RCMP seized 142 containers of alcohol over Easter weekend by intercepting three shipments of alcohol coming into the community.

Police seized 81 375-ml bottles of vodka, one 750-ml bottle of whisky, 48 cans of beer and 12 alcohol coolers while conducting vehicle checkstops between April 2 and 4.

Charges are pending against four men and four women from Tulita under the N.W.T. Liquor Act.

The Mackenzie Valley winter road system closed for the season on March 30.