Two facing charges related to ‘significant’ drug seizure near Maidstone
Two people are facing charges following what police say was a “significant” seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine near Maidstone.
Maidstone RCMP said they performed a roadside stop for a licence, registration and sobriety check on Highway 16 near Maidstone on April 21.
While speaking with the two men in the vehicle, the officer became suspicious they may be in possession of illegal drugs. The occupants were then detained for a drug investigation.
After investigating, police discovered the passenger was breaching previous release conditions. The officer also believed the passenger was in possession of illegal drugs. Police arrested him, and searched the vehicle.