Winnipeg man, teen arrested after cops seize $100K, drug paraphernalia

A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested after drug paraphernalia, cellphones and almost $100,000 in cash were seized during a traffic stop Sunday.

Winnipeg police said the driver of a vehicle pulled over on McPhillips Street around 11:15 p.m. was found to have a suspended licence. A search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the seizure of the contraband items, police said.

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Both suspects were charged with possessing proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000. The 21-year-old remains in custody, while the teen was released on an appearance notice.

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