Ontario Provincial Police have laid multiple criminal charges after a traffic stop in Wabigoon resulted in a significant seizure of cash, which officers said is believed to be proceeds of crime, along with suspected controlled substances. Highway 17 stop OPP said officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 shortly after 8:20 a.m. on Oct. 10, when a westbound vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. “The vehicle was measured travelling 100 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone,” police said in a news release. Roadside investigation During the traffic stop, officers identified the driver as a 25-year-old resident of Manitoba. “While speaking with the occupants, officers observed several indicators consistent with criminal activity,” OPP said. “As a result of the circumstances, officers developed grounds to continue their investigation.” Both occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and a subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted. “During the search, officers located a significant amount of Canadian currency concealed inside luggage in the trunk,” police said. OPP said the cash was seized as suspected proceeds of crime. Charges Laid As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Winnipeg, were each charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking. The 25-year-old driver is also charged with speeding, stunt driving, drug possession and driving with cannabis readily available. Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
