A traffic stop has led to significant drug seizures and charges against two individuals.
On Dec. 8, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) stop on Highway 11 in Kenogami. Police observed open alcohol, cannabis and drug paraphernalia readily accessible to the driver.
Searching the vehicle, officers found approximately 783 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 64 grams of cocaine and seven grams of ecstasy, with an estimated street value of $85,000.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old from Latchford has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Driver fail to surrender licence
- Driving motor vehicle with open container or liquor
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Obstruct plate
- Drive with window coated- view obstructed
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Kirkland Lake on Jan. 9, 2025.
Additionally, a 34-year-old from Kirkland Lake has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- ecstasy
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Kirkland Lake on Jan. 10, 2025.
