Once the taxes were rolled back, exports declined as well. It was reported that 80 per cent of the contraband came back into Canada through the reserve at Akwesasne, which straddled the Ontario, Quebec and New York state borders.
Selon certaines indications, 80 p. 100 de la contrebande se serait faite par la réserve d'Akwesasne, qui chevauche l'Ontario, le Québec et l'État de New York.