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Meth trafficking charge for man who tried to evade police

Saskatoon police have charged a man with trafficking after they seized 27 grams of meth and a knife in the vehicle. File / Global News

A man who tried to evade Saskatoon police early Monday morning is now facing meth trafficking charges.

Police said a suspicious vehicle was spotted outside a home on 110th Street East. A check found the owner was on court-ordered conditions, including a curfew.

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Officers said the driver refused to stop and continued to evade them until a tire deflation device disabled the vehicle.

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He fled on foot, police said, but was tracked down by a police dog and arrested.

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Police said they seized 27 grams of meth and a knife in the vehicle.

The 42-year-old Martensville, Sask., man is charged with meth possession, trafficking meth, dangerous driving, and breach of court conditions.

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