Yellowknife RCMP have charged a suspect following a traffic stop earlier this week that resulted in the seizure of cash and suspected drugs.
At approximal 5:15 am on October 13, police were conducting traffic stops in downtown Yellowknife as part of Operation Impact, an annual national traffic safety initiative.
Officers noticed a passenger in a vehicle who was not wearing their seatbelt and when asked to identify themselves, reportedly provided a false identity.
Officers arrested and searched the suspect, revealed 142 grams of suspected cocaine, $560 in Canadian currency, and two cellphones.
The suspect has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and resistance or wilful obstruction of a peace officer. The suspect was also found to be under a Canada-wide arrest warrant.
The suspect was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court later this week.
