Two men arrested after police seize drugs during traffic stop in Lower Sackville, N.S.

Two men were arrested for drug-related offences following a traffic stop in Lower Sackville, N.S.

Halifax Regional RCMP says an officer was conducting proactive patrols around Sackville Drive and Sackville Crossroads just before noon on Tuesday when they noticed a Ford Explorer with two men inside travelling with a licence plate registered to a different vehicle.

The officer initiated a traffic stop and learned the passenger had an outstanding warrant. Police say the passenger was arrested and the vehicle was searched. Officers arrested the driver after finding cocaine in the vehicle. Police allegedly found additional forms of cocaine, cash and other drug evidence as they continued to search the driver and the vehicle.

RCMP says the driver, a 41-year-old man from Middle Sackville, and the passenger, a 49-year-old man from Sipekne’katik, were released on conditions pending their upcoming court appearances.

Police say both men will face a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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