Speeding stop on Hwy. 11 leads to drug trafficking charges

A weekend traffic stop for speeding near Powassan led to drug trafficking charges for two GTA residents.

Two men from southern Ontario are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 11 in Powassan over the weekend.

Ontario Provincial Police said the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Contraband discovered in vehicle

OPP said the initial stop led to a broader investigation.

“During the stop, officers observed an unsealed container of cannabis inside the vehicle, leading to a search under the Cannabis Control Act,” said police in a news release.

That search, OPP said, resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, additional cannabis, a digital scale and cell phones.

Officers also seized approximately $2,000 in cash.

Multiple charges laid

As a result, a 29-year-old man from York Region and a 33-year-old man from Toronto have both been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of drug trafficking.

“The driver was also charged with speeding 30 km/h over the posted limit,” said OPP in a related social media post.

Both accused were released from custody following the incident and are scheduled to appear in court in North Bay on Jan .13.