A 20-year-old male is facing drug trafficking charges after police spotted in allegedly involved in a drug deal on Monday morning, December 12, 2022.
Police say officers observed two males involved in what they believed was a close contact drug deal behind a St. Mary’s Road business.
One of the males involved drove off before officers could identify his vehicle. The other suspect got into a waiting vehicle and then exited while placing something in the back seat.
Police took the male into custody and seized a number of items from the rear of the vehicle he had exited including:
- 20 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $2,000)
- 30 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $150)
- $9,500 Canadian currency
The accused was charged for his alleged involvement and then released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code