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Suspect arrested near Fork River, Man. after drugs and cash found in vehicle

A search turned up over $5,000 in cash, 20 grams of cocaine, prescription medication, a firearm magazine, ammunition, several cellphones and drug gear. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A man has been jailed after RCMP found drugs in a vehicle.

Early Saturday morning, a Mountie said they pulled a vehicle over on Highway 20 near Fork River, Man.

Police said the officer saw some drug gear inside the vehicle, and the driver was arrested.

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A search of the driver and the vehicle, turned up over $5,000 in cash, 20 grams of cocaine, prescription medication, a firearm magazine, ammunition, several cellphones and other drug paraphernalia, RCMP said.

A 55-year-old man faces multiple drug-related charges and one for failure to comply.

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