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18-year-old Winnipeg man arrested after RCMP drug bust

Police said they found $5,000 in cash, about 43 grams of suspected crack cocaine and other drug-related gear. Manitoba RCMP

An 18-year-old from Winnipeg is waiting to go to court after an RCMP drug bust.

Wednesday night, Thompson Mounties heard that two people tried to get on a bus with an unknown amount of drugs.

Officers said they were given a description of one of the suspects, and one was found close by and arrested. When he was searched, police said they found $5,000 in cash, about 43 grams of suspected crack cocaine and other drug-related gear.

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An 18-year-old faces drug trafficking and theft charges and was released.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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