Transport truck driver charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking

Friday, 17 November 2023 11:29

By Kody Gardner

The truck was stopped near Pasadena on Wednesday.

Police have arrested a truck driver after a traffic stop on the TCH near Pasadena around noon Wednesday.

As part of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP General Investigation Section, 46-year-old Stewart Higdon was arrested on November 15, and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

With assistance from RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, Deer Lake RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services West, a traffic stop was conducted.

Approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine, $1000.00 cash and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking were located and seized.

Higdon was released from custody and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine. He is set to appear in court on January 24, 2024.

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