Fines totaling $ 1.1 million for four tobacco smugglers
Recognized as guilty of offenses related to contraband tobacco, four men were sentenced by the court to pay fines totaling $ 1.1 million, announced Revenue Quebec Wednesday.
Pierre Collin, of Trois-Rivières, is the one who has received the highest salt penalty among the group. It will have to repay to the state a sum of 791 800 $ within the next 30 days.
Trever Diabo, of Kahnawake, has been fined $ 154,800, to be paid within 24 months.
Dave Beauchamp of Joliette will also have 24 months to pay the $ 87,000 fine imposed by the court.
Finally, Serge Legault of Gatineau will have to repay $ 66,496 within three months.