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B.C. man caught with almost 300 pounds of cannabis

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MOOSOMIN, Sask. – A B.C. man is facing drug charges after being nabbed in Saskatchewan with nearly 300 pounds of cannabis.

Shane Michael McQue, 36, from Surrey, was stopped by police on Highway 1 just west of Moosomin last Thursday.

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Officers seized 278 pounds of cannabis, a small amount of cocaine and cash along with a vehicle and trailer.

McQue has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He appeared in Yorkton provincial court on Monday.

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