A Lake Country RCMP officer is being praised for having a sharp eye.
On Sunday at 1:20 am, an officer on routine patrol conducted a traffic stop with a grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Highway 97 near Lodge Road.
"The officer observed an all-terrain vehicle partially covered by a tarp and awkwardly secured down with tie down straps in the rear truck bed of the vehicle," said Const. Jesse O’Donaghey.
"The officer had reason to believe the vehicle operator was attempting to conceal the machine."
After further examination of the grey 2006 Yamaha Grizzly ATV, the officer discovered it had been reported stolen from a Kelowna business Feb. 29.
The driver, a 39-year-old Kelowna man and his passenger, a 34-year-old West Kelowna woman were arrested for possession of stolen property over $5,000.
A further search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a bag suspected to contain crack cocaine, crystal meth, heroin and steroids.
"Both suspects were later released from police custody," said O'Donaghey.
They both face potential charges of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of a controlled substance. They are expected to appear in court May 26.