Drugs and weapon seized during traffic stop in Lake Country

A routine traffic stop in Lake Country led to RCMP seizure of drugs, a weapon and cash.

On June 27, officers in Lake Country pulled over to inspect a vehicle without valid insurance that was stopped on Woodsdale Road near Lodge Road.

Officers approached the vehicle and found evidence of drug consumption, and also spotted a prohibited weapon.

The driver and passenger were arrested at the scene, and the RCMP said a search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, as well as a loaded .45 calibre semi-auto pistol and approximately $2,500 in Canadian currency.