Suspected drug traffickers were caught by the OPP last week when they failed to obey the rules of the road.
Similar to a suspect caught New Year's Eve after he blew a red light and was found with fentanyl and other contraband, two suspects from southern Ontario were caught speeding Jan. 4 at 3:50 p.m. on Highway 69 near Richard Lake Road.
“During the investigation, police seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine along with a large amount of Canadian currency,” the OPP said in a news release. “The street value of the drugs seized is approximately $100,000.”
The 18-year-old driver from Toronto is charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (opioids);
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine);
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- Speeding; and
- Driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available.
The driver was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Feb. 26.
The 31-year-old passenger from Brampton is charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (opioids);
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine);
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- Obstructing a peace officer;
- Impersonation with intent to avoid prosecution; and
- Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available.
The passenger remains in custody pending a bail hearing Monday at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury.
