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A traffic stop by the Portage la Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section led to an arrest and a seizure of 1 kilogram of drugs.

At a traffic stop on Fisher Avenue East in Portage, a driver refused to Identify himself, which led to his arrest.

A search of the driver and vehicle was conducted and officers located a large quantity of cash and approximately one kilogram of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine.

It was quickly discovered that the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest.

Bjarne Roussin, 44, has been charged with two accounts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Obstructing a Peace Officer.

He remains in custody at this time. Portage la Prairie RCMP continues to investigate.