Iqaluit RCMP lay bootlegging charges after seizing 36 bottles of liquor

A man from Iqaluit is facing charges after police seized over $5,000 of liquor from an Apex residence earlier this week.

According to a news release, Iqaluit RCMP initiated an investigation into illegal sales of alcohol in the community on Monday. During the course of that investigation, they executed a search warrant at the Apex residence.

Police seized 36 1.7-litrebottles,representing an estimated street value of $5,760,the release states.

A 55-year-old man has been charged with keeping liquor for sale without lawful authority, and selling liquor without lawful authority.

He is scheduled to appear in court on July 16in Iqaluit.