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Lake Country RCMP find gun, drugs, cash during traffic stop

Cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, a .45 calibre pistol and $2,500 in cash were found
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RCMP vehicle. Photo | Black Press Media file

Lake Country RCMP netted drugs, cash and a gun during a traffic stop in June.

An officer stopped a vehicle that did not have valid insurance on Woodsdale Road, near Lodge Road, on June 27.

An RCMP media release said evidence of drug consumption and a prohibited weapon were observed by the officer which resulted in the driver and passenger being arrested.

A search of the vehicle turned up a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, a loaded .45 calibre pistol and approximately $2,500 in cash.

Both individuals were released from custody and a report will be forwarded to crown counsel.

“We know the overdose crisis is not unique to the streets of any one town or city and police will continue to target and investigate those adding to the toxic drug supply,” said Cpl. Ryder Birtwistle, acting detachment commander.

 

 



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