Cash, cocaine, meth seized during northwestern Ontario traffic stop

An Ontario Provincial Police officer conducts a traffic stop in this undated photo. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

A 48-year-old man faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after a traffic stop on Friday led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine.

Ontario Provincial Police said a traffic stop was conducted after officers observed a suspicious vehicle in Kenora.

“The vehicle was searched and one individual was arrested and charged with multiple offences,” the OPP said in a news release.

The search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery and seizure of cash, suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, a cell phone and other drug paraphernalia.

As a result, the driver, a local resident, is charged with two counts of drug trafficking, as well as possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime. In addition to the drug and proceeds-related charges, the man was issued citations for speeding, operating an unsafe vehicle driving while under suspension.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear in court on April 13.