P.E.I. RCMP seizes cocaine, replica revolver in drug investigation

P.E.I. RCMP seized a replica revolver and cocaine. (Source: RCMP)

A 63-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after the Prince Edward Island RCMP seized cocaine as part of an ongoing investigation on Thursday.

Police conducted a targeted traffic stop in Charlottetown and then executed a search warrant at a Rocky Point residence, according to an RCMP news release.

Officers seized five ounces of cocaine and a replica revolver.

Kenneth Joseph King was charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

King remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Charlottetown on Monday.

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