Thompson RCMP seize large quantity of cocaine in early-morning raid

A Thompson woman is behind bars after an RCMP raid turned up a large amount of cocaine.

Police said the search took place just after midnight on Sunday at a Yale Avenue home in Thompson.

Officers seized around 1 kg of cocaine, along with digital scales and cash.

Charlene Wilson, 38, is facing charges of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime.

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RCMP continue to investigate.

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