A pair of traffic stops by Manitoba RCMP last week has led to drug trafficking charges for two men.
On Friday, March 12th, Dauphin RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5 about 10 kilometres west of Ochre River.
Police say the driver refused to provide a roadside breath sample and was arrested, and a search of the vehicle found a large assortment of cannabis products, approximately 195 grams of cocaine, Canadian currency and an open bottle of liquor.
30-year-old Jory Rowe of Winnipeg faces charges for drug trafficking and refusing to comply with a breath demand, among other charges. He was remanded into custody.
Another traffic stop by Manitoba RCMP the following day resulted in a Duck Bay man facing trafficking charges.
On Saturday, March 13th, officers conducted a traffic stop on a taxi cab in Thompson as part of a drug investigation.
Police say the passenger was arrested and officers seized approximately 140 grams of cocaine and Canadian currency.
28-year-old Christopher Cordell of Duck Bay has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. He was remanded into custody.
Police say Christopher Cordell of Duck Bay was arrested in possession of approximately 140 grams of cocaine and Canadian currency.
RCMP continue to investigate.
