Suspect pulled over for stunt driving on Hwy. 144 had $118K in drugs in his vehicle

Ontario Provincial Police seized an estimated $118,730 in suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine along with cash and cellphones during a traffic stop on Highway 144 in Noble Township, north of Gogma, on April 28, 2025. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook)

A 33-year-old from southern Ontario has been charged after police seized more than $118,000 in suspected illegal drugs during a traffic stop on Highway 144 north of Gogama.

Ontario Provincial Police stopped the vehicle April 28 around 3:30 p.m. in Noble Township.

“The OPP seized an amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $118,730,” police said in a news release Wednesday.

Additionally, OPP seized an amount of cash, and an accompanying photo posted to social media shows that two cellphones were also seized.

The suspect from Bradford, Ont., is charged with drug trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime, driving with cannabis readily available to the driver and stunt driving.

Acting Sgt. Michelle Simard stressed “public safety” in the OPP’s related social media post.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 26 in Gogama.