On the evening of July 17, 2025, RCMP Central Traffic Services were patrolling Highway 17 in the Rural Municipality of Fisher when they noticed a vehicle travelling 139 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
The excessive speed prompted a traffic stop at approximately 9:45 p.m.
During the stop, officers arrested the 23-year-old driver from Bowmanville, Ontario, after a search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 160 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine.
Drug paraphernalia was also found hidden inside a speaker in the car.
The driver was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, a serious offence that carries significant penalties.
In addition to the drug charges, the man received a $561 fine for speeding.
TRCMP also suspended his license after an oral fluid sample tested positive for both cannabis and cocaine.
The driver was released at the scene with a pending court date. RCMP Central Traffic Services continue to investigate the case.
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