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Iqaluit man charged with bootlegging, 20 bottles of liquor seized

A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for bootlegging after 20 large bottles of liquor were seized from his home.

29-year-old man had 20 large bottles of liquor confiscated

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RCMP said the arrest is part of an 'ongoing ... investigation into allegations of bootlegging.' (CBC)

A 29-year-old Iqaluit man was arrested Tuesday for bootlegging after 20 large bottles of liquor were seized from his home.

RCMPsaid in a Thursday news release that they charged the man withone count of "keeping liquor for sale without lawful authority," a violation of Nunavut's Liquor Act.

They said the latest charges are part of an "ongoing ... investigation into allegations of bootlegging" by local RCMP.

The release encouraged residents to "support [RCMP] efforts in identifying those who cause harm from bootlegging."

The man was released from custody and is scheduled to next appear in court on Aug. 30.