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RCMP seize crack cocaine, other drugs after traffic stop in Portage La Prairie, Man.

A 29-year-old New Brunswick man appeared in Saint John Provincial Court on Tuesday. He faces several charges including mischief to a police vehicle and failing to comply with a probation order. Canadian Press/ Mario Beauregard

RCMP say they have seized ziplock bags containing crack cocaine, additional drugs, drug-related paraphernalia, and cash after conducting a traffic stop in Portage La Prairie, Man.

On Sunday at 1:30 a.m., officers pulled over a vehicle on Lorne Avenue West.

The vehicle had four people inside. Police say officers spoke with the 16-year-old boy driving, who said he did not have his driver’s licence with him.

Police say the driver provided a false name but was recognized by the officer.

The boy was placed under arrest and police say officers found a small ziplock bag containing what is believed to be crack cocaine.

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Meanwhile, the three other people in the vehicle were asked to exit and upon opening the back door, officers saw a large ziplock bag on the floor containing what they say was a larger amount of crack cocaine.

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Police say that in search of the vehicle, they found additional drugs, cash and drug-related paraphernalia.

Two boys, 17 and 16, and one girl, 15, were placed under arrest and were later released with a court date where they will face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

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