More than 190,000 illegal cigarettes and 4,100 grams of loose tobacco were seized following an investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco products at a business in Ottawa’s west end. The Ottawa Police Service says officers launched an investigation after receiving online complaints in 2025 regarding an illegal cannabis dispensary. “During the investigation, the business, operating as My Legacy, transitioned to selling illicit tobacco products, contrary to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 and the Tobacco Tax Act,” police said. Police did not say where the My Legacy business was operating. Officers executed a search warrant at a business on Aug. 12 following the investigation, seizing 191,180 cigarettes, 2,210 cigars, 2,033 Zyn tins, 4,100 grams of loose tobacco, 1,010 vape pods and $8,663 in Canadian currency. Police say one employee was charged in connection with the sale of illicit tobacco products, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300.
