Wanted Sudbury man facing more charges after traffic stop yields $33K in suspected drugs

An undated photo of a Greater Sudbury Police Service vehicle. (File photo/Supplied/Greater Sudbury Police Service)

The Greater Sudbury Police Service charged a 29-year-old local man after a traffic stop uncovered a significant quantity of suspected drugs. Police had received information that the man, who had an outstanding warrant, was in the area of Somerset Street on Tuesday.

Officers observed a U-Haul truck performing a U-turn, which authorities said they believed was an “evasive maneuver” to avoid police. The vehicle was stopped at about 4:45 p.m. on July 29 near the intersection of Somerset Street and Howey Drive. The driver, identified as the wanted individual, was taken into custody at the scene.

A search of the U-Haul uncovered the following quantities of suspected drugs:

• 37.1 grams of crystal meth
• 9.6 grams of cocaine
• 73.3 grams of fentanyl
• 9.1 grams of hydromorphone
• 4.3 grams of Hydromorph
• 18.6 grams of ecstasy

“The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $32,972,” said police in a news release Wednesday.

Police also seized a cell phone, a digital scale and a tactical folding knife.

As a result, the man faces five counts of drug trafficking in addition to the original charge of failing to comply with a release order. He was held in custody pending a court appearance July 30.

Police encourage anyone with information on drug trafficking in Greater Sudbury communities to contact authorities at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.