Two Deer Lake men arrested after police find cocaine and a lot of cash

    Friday, 11 April 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Cpl Jolene Garland says police found cocaine and a lot of cash. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West found 5 ounces of cocaine, more than $18,000.00 cash and other drug related items.

    Two Deer Lake men are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on the Trans Canada Highway on Tuesday, April 8th. The men, aged 64 and 42, have been released from custody to appear in court at a later date. Cpl Jolene Garland says police found cocaine and a lot of cash. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West found 5 ounces of cocaine, more than $18,000.00 cash and other drug related items. The investigation is continuing. 

     

     

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