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Drugs, cash discovered hidden in vehicle: Corman Park police

Some of the drugs that officers found while investigating an impaired driver were hidden inside a vehicle, Corman Park Police Service say. Corman Park Police Service / Supplied

A drug bust with an estimated street value of $8,000 was uncovered this weekend, according to the Corman Park Police Service (CPPS).

Initially, a 911 call reported an impaired driver on Highway 14 west of Saskatoon on Friday and a vehicle was stopped by officers.

Through their impaired driving investigation, CPPS said the driver was found in possession of illegal controlled substances and was arrested.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 279 grams of methamphetamine, 425 millilitres of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), 10 oxycodone pills and a large amount of cash, according to a Facebook post.

A photo released by Corman Park police after a drug bust on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Corman Park Police Service / Facebook

Police said some of the drugs were hidden inside panels and compartments of the vehicle, which was also seized.

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The driver is facing multiple drug trafficking and weapon offences, read the post.

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The accused was remanded to appear in court on Monday, Feb. 8. Their name, age and gender were not released by CPPS.

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