$35K worth of cocaine seized during traffic stop, London police say

London Police vehicle in London, Ont., Sunday, April 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne

Three men are facing charges after an overnight traffic stop in the city’s east end led to the seizure of cocaine earlier this week.

According to a news release, at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, a police officer observed a vehicle travelling northbound on Adelaide Street North near Thompson Road.

Believing the driver to be impaired, the officer initiated a traffic stop.

During the stop, the officer detected an odour of cannabis and observed cannabis‑related items inside the vehicle.

A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, and all three men inside the vehicle were arrested.

As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized:

• Approximately 354 grams of suspected cocaine, value: $35,400
• Digital scale
• Canadian currency

As a result of the investigation, three London men, ages 23, 24 and 25, have been jointly charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

All three of the accused have been released from custody and have upcoming court dates.