Winnipeg police say they conducted a traffic stop after seeing a man who they say is a known gang member with a history of drug trafficking.
On Friday close to 12 p.m. officers saw the man and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brazier Street and Sydney Avenue, police say the man also was known to be a suspended driver.
Police say the driver and lone passenger were taken into custody and found to be in possession of a number of items including 121 assorted opioid tablets (with an estimated street value of $1,210) and $6,745 in cash.
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.
A 25-year-old man from Winnipeg and a 49-year-old man from East St. Paul have been arrested and charged.
Both suspects were released on undertakings.
Comments