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Two men charged for attempting illegal booze run

Two Kashechewan men face charges after they allegedly attempted to bring alcohol into dry, remote communities. The pair was arrested by Nishnawbe-Aski Police officers at the Moosonee LCBO.

Two Kashechewan men face charges after they allegedly attempted to bring alcohol into dry, remote communities. 

The pair was arrested by Nishnawbe-Aski Police officers at the Moosonee LCBO. 

The suspects were in possession of what's described as 255-units of various types of alcohol, which police believe was destined for a remote northern community. 

The seized alcohol is valued at more than $17,000.

Alcohol is prohibited at many of the First Nation communities located along the James Bay coast, including Kashechewan.




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