Kingston, Ont. traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges

A traffic stop in Kingston, Ont., led to a significant drug bust.

Police say they pulled over a vehicle on Feb. 16 near John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street in the city’s north end.

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Police say the driver was in possession of a small amount of fentanyl — but they say a further search uncovered much more: 48 grams of carfentanil, 65 grams of purple fentanyl, and six grams of crystal meth.

A 38-year-old was charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.