Portage officers seize cash, crack cocaine and illicit cannabis

A 39-year-old man has been charged after police found an estimated street value of $65,000.00 worth of drugs at a residence in Portage la Prairie.

On April 19, as part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on 9th Street NW in Portage.

Officers say they seized 647 grams of suspected crack cocaine, illicit cannabis and more than $7,500 in Canadian currency.

Frank Tecza, 39, has been charged with Trafficking, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was remanded into custody. 

Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.