Police find two ounces of cocaine during a stop yesterday on the south shore highway

    Friday, 21 March 2025 14:01

    By Tonya Organ

    A 45-year old man was arrested on the south shore highway yesterday after police found about two ounces of cocaine.

    A 45-year old man was arrested on the south shore highway yesterday after police found about two ounces of cocaine. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) stopped the vehicle on Route 450, the South Shore Highway.  The driver was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and was released from custody to appear in court at a later date. The investigation is continuing with further charges possible.

     

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