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Drug seizure in Kelowna

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Jun, 2023 03:58 PM
  • Drug seizure in Kelowna

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A recent traffic stop led to a drug seizure in Kelowna.

R-C-M-P say they were patrolling an area known for drug trafficking on June 2nd when they pulled over a vehicle for a number of traffic violations.

During the stop police say officers seized suspected cocaine and fentanyl along with a knife and a wallet with a large wad of cash that fell out of the car.

They say the vehicle was impounded and the driver faces possible trafficking charges pending lab testing.

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