An early morning traffic stop has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of 542 grams of suspected cocaine.
According to the RCMP, on September 17th, just before 1:00 a.m., a routine traffic stop was initiated by a member of the Grande Prairie RCMP resulted in stopping what police are calling a “significant quantity of dangerous drugs” from entering the community.
Police say after speaking with the two people inside the vehicle, an officer noticed drug paraphernalia in plain view. As a result, both occupants were placed under arrest for alleged possession of a controlled substance and a vehicle search was conducted shortly after.
During their search, the officer seized 542 grams of suspected cocaine, holding an approximate street value of $54,200, and numerous other items including drug paraphernalia and items “associated with drug trafficking” were seized.
58-year-old Grande Prairie resident Marie Gelinas and a 17-year-old boy from Edmonton who was in her company are now facing one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Both Gelinas and the youth were taken before a Justice of the Peace and were subsequently released with court appearances scheduled for sometime in October.
