Brandon Police have two Ontario men in custody after a traffic stop uncovered a significant amount of illegal drugs on July 28, 2020.
Police say that they stopped a vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Brandon around 1:30 pm and became involved in an unlawful transportation of liquor investigation after spotting open liquor in the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 76 kilograms of illegal drugs in the cargo area.
Initial preliminary testing indicated that of the drugs found 50 kilograms appeared to be MDMA also known as Ecstasy and 26 kilograms of a number of substances containing Fentanyl. Police say the drugs were packaged in one-kilogram packages.
The accused age 41 and 43 have been charged for their alleged involvement with two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking MDMA (Ecstasy) and Fentanyl, as well as two counts of Trafficking MDMA (Ecstasy) and Fentanyl, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Police estimate wholesale value of the seizure is in excess of three million dollars if sold by the kilogram. The street value could potentially be as high as $15 million.
The single drug seizure is one of the largest drug busts in Manitoba history.
Brandon Police continue to investigate.
© News4.ca 2020
