Vehicle search, drugs seized

On Jan. 25 at approximately 3:50 p.m., a Salmon Arm RCMP officer stopped a truck on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm

  • Jan. 29, 2013 4:00 p.m.

On Jan. 25 at approximately 3:50 p.m., a Salmon Arm RCMP officer stopped a truck on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm after the officer recognized the female driver as a person whom he knew did not have a valid driver’s licence. The male passenger located in the truck was found to have outstanding arrest warrants and was arrested on scene. A subsequent investigation led to the discovery and seizure of over 31 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of heroin, crack cocaine and over $1,600 in cash. The female driver of the vehicle was detained and charges of drug trafficking will be sought against her.

 

Salmon Arm Observer