44-year-old Shannon Payne of Rocky Harbour and 45-year-old Stephen Goudie of Deer Lake were arrested more than a kilogram of cocaine at an estimated value of $35,000 and 100 cartons of contraband tobacco worth about $10,000 were seized.
Two west coast men are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop by Deer Lake RCMP. Cpl Jolene Garland says they were arrested just before midnight on the TCH near St. Judes. 44-year-old Shannon Payne of Rocky Harbour and 45-year-old Stephen Goudie of Deer Lake were arrested more than a kilogram of cocaine at an estimated value of $35,000 and 100 cartons of contraband tobacco worth about $10,000 were seized. Police also found a quantity of cash and other drug trafficking items. Garland says Payne and Goudie are facing several charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Possession of unstamped tobacco - Excise Act, 2001 and Possession of contraband tobacco - Revenue Administration Act. The two men were held in custody overnight.
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