Reports of suspicious men walking along Hwy. 69 leads to $30K drug stash

Two southern Ontario men face drug charges after OPP seize $30K in drugs, $2,700 in cash from vehicle on Highway 69 after driver and passenger found walking the

Two southern Ontario men are facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after Ontario Provincial Police seized suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and cash following a suspicious persons call on Highway 69.

OPP officers responded early Friday morning to a 911 call reporting two individuals walking along the divided highway about 45 kilometres south of Greater Sudbury.

“Officers located the individuals, who explained that they had run out of gas and parked their vehicle on the shoulder,” the OPP said in a release.

“The pair were transported back to their vehicle,”

Police arrested the 30-year-old driver from Oakville after observing signs of alcohol impairment. He was taken to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded suspected methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $30,000, along with about $2,745 in cash.

As a result of the incident, both men have been charged with two counts of drug trafficking. The driver also faces two impaired driving charges – including having a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80. The 32-year-old passenger from Brampton is additionally charged with possession of proceeds of crime and failing to comply with a probation order.

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court on May 16.