Two people are facing multiple drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop by the Anishinabek Police Service early Saturday morning. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Dec. 27, during traffic enforcement in Curve Lake First Nation. Officers observed a vehicle fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, prompting a traffic stop. Stop leads to seizure, charges “The driver stated that he did not have a driver’s licence in his possession, but was identified as having multiple driving suspensions,” Anishinabek police said in a news release. Officers then asked the driver to exit the vehicle. “When asked to exit the vehicle, a used glass drug pipe was observed in the driver’s sweater pocket,” said police. As a result, the driver, a 46-year-old man from Curve Lake First Nation, was taken into custody. A search of his person revealed a bag of cocaine, a bag of crack cocaine, a small chunk of crack cocaine and a substantial amount of cash. Vehicle search uncovers more evidence A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the seizure of additional drugs and paraphernalia. The passenger, a 45-year-old woman also from Curve Lake First Nation, was also taken into custody. In total, police seized 15 grams of cocaine, 10.9 grams of crack cocaine, 2 grams of fentanyl, various drug paraphernalia and $2,670 in cash. Multiple charges laid Both the driver and his passenger were charged with three counts of drug trafficking each. The driver also faces the additional charge of failing to comply with a probation order. Both individuals were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court in February. Anishinabek police that safety relies on the public’s assistance. “Community safety is a shared responsibility,” said police. Anyone with information related to this or any other criminal activity is asked to contact the Anishinabek Police Service investigators at 705-657-8892 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
