A woman is facing weapons and drug trafficking charges after police seized crack cocaine and a handgun during a traffic stop in northern Saskatchewan.
The stop was made late Tuesday morning on Highway 155 by Beauval RCMP near the community.
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The driver was arrested on outstanding warrants and officers then searched the vehicle.
Police said they found a handgun, 143 grams of crack cocaine and 63 grams of marijuana.
Laura Bouvier, 49, is charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition.
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Bouvier, who is from Meadow Lake, made her first appearance Wednesday in Beauval provincial court.
She remains in custody and will make her next court appearance by video on Nov. 7.
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