Vehicle Stop Turned Drug Bust

On August 8^th at 8:10PM police conducted a traffic stop at 1^st Street north and the Trans-Canada Highway. The vehicle windows were tinted heavily, contrary to provisions of the Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulation under the Highway Traffic Act.

While speaking with the 24-year-old male it was learned that he was in possession of cannabis in the middle console of the vehicle. He was arrested under the Provincial Offences Act for Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in or on a vehicle. While seizing the cannabis a further search found 3 cell phones, a large bundle of $50 dollar bills bound by an elastic totaling $2800. Within the vehicle hatch area where the spare tire is located, three 1-kilogram bricks of cocaine were found. (Potential street value if sold at the gram level of $240,000).

The vehicle was towed, and a further search found prepackaged baggies of cocaine, a loaded Glock handgun, and an extended loaded magazine.

The 24-year-old male was arrested and lodged for court in the morning on August 9^th, 2024.  Charges include Possession of Prohibited Firearm with Ammo, Possession of Prohibited Weapon of Ammo X2, Transport Firearm Contrary to Regulation, Possession of Weapon Obtained by Crime, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crack Cocaine, Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Crack Cocaine, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Proceeds.