Ontario Provincial Police say they have uncovered an alleged contraband tobacco operation tied to a First Nation that they allege was used to funnel money to an outside criminal enterprise. Police from the Six Nations of the Grand River and the OPP report that two men from Hamilton have been arrested in connection with the investigation. According to police, the operation involves manufacturing or processing activities at a site near the Six Nations of the Grand River. In searches conducted as part of the investigation, police seized about 40,000 kilograms of tobacco. Authorities describe the suspected scheme as one in which proceeds from the alleged contraband tobacco were directed to a separate, external criminal group. The outlets report that the investigation focuses on both the alleged tobacco operation and the financial links police say connect it to broader criminal activity. Police do not indicate in the available summaries whether charges have been laid or the specific offences being pursued. The allegations have not been tested in court.