Advertisement

Yorkton RCMP charge teen after finding marijuana, rifle in car

RCMP have charged a 17-year-old with trafficking marijuana after a vehicle stop in Yorkton, Sask. Lew Robertson/Getty Images/File

YORKTON, Sask. – Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a 17-year-old with trafficking marijuana after they stopped a car early Monday morning. Officers conducted the vehicle stop on 1st Avenue North in Yorkton.

As a result, an undisclosed amount of marijuana was seized from the vehicle along with a 22-calibre rifle.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The RCMP investigation led to charges of trafficking marijuana and several firearm-related offences against the teenager.

The accused was released and will appear in Yorkton provincial youth court at a later date.

READ MORE: Armed man robs Sutherland business

Sponsored content

AdChoices