Drug charges for Wetaskiwin man following Maskwacis traffic stop

A 36-year-old Wetaskiwin man is facing charges following an RCMP traffic stop in Maskwacis last week that resulted in the seizure of cash and drugs.

It happened around 8:25 p.m. on April 20 when Mounties stopped a vehicle speeding through the community.

After speaking with the driver, officers are said to have noticed several signs of illegal drug use, resulting in the lone male occupant being taken into custody.

A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered drug paraphernalia and cash and drugs which were allegedly hidden in a container with a false bottom. Police believe the drugs to be cocaine and crystal meth.