Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among items seized from a vehicle in Peace River after police were notified of a suspicious vehicle in the town. The Peace Regional RCMP says they responded to the report in the area of Highway 986 and Range Road 203, and found a person sleeping inside.
After the man was asked to complete, and passed a Mandatory Alcohol Screening police departed as there were no charges laid. However, police say following the initial incident, the driver reported began driving erratically.
The police once again located the vehicle and suspect where he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. AUthorities say a search of the 34-year-old Peace River resident and vehicle turned up 53.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 29.7 grams of suspected cocaine, an assortment of drug paraphernalia including scales, and baggies, as well as a rifle.
Subsequently, the accused is also facing charges of possession of a firearm when unauthorized, possession a firearm in a motor vehicle, and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
