Hundreds of pills seized, northern Ont. woman charged after traffic stop

An undated photo of a parked North Bay Police Services vehicle. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario)

A 41-year-old North Bay woman faces multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of hundreds of pills.

The North Bay Police Service said, in a news release, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle make a brief stop at a known drug-use location on Main Street East around 1 p.m. on May 18.

Authorities reported the vehicle was later seen making erratic movements before being pulled over.

During the traffic stop, officers discovered open alcohol in the vehicle. A subsequent search allegedly uncovered drugs, leading to the woman’s arrest. The vehicle search, along with a search of the suspect’s person at headquarters, resulted in the seizure of 490.5 amphetamine pills – packaged for distribution – and four morphine capsules.

“The street value of the drugs was approximately $2,450.50,” police said.

The accused was charged with drug trafficking, drug possession, and breach of recognizance. She was released on an undertaking with a future court date.