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Suspected Cocaine, Meth Found in Portage la Prairie Traffic Stop

August 23, 2023 3:36 PM | News


Portage la Prairie Drug Seizure

Drugs seized by Portage la Prairie RCMP during a traffic stop on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. (RCMP HANDOUT)

RCMP in Portage la Prairie seized a large quantity of drugs during a traffic stop on Tuesday.

Officers pulled over a vehicle on Fisher Avenue East, but say the driver refused to identify himself.

Police searched the vehicle and located cash and approximately one kilogram of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine.

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The driver was identified and found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Bjarne Roussin, 44, has been charged with multiple offences, including obstructing a peace officer.

He remains in custody.

Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.


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