Drugs seized, charges laid after vehicle stop in Campbell’s Bay

Drugs seized, charges laid after vehicle stop in Campbell’s Bay

Two people were arrested on Monday night (September 30) in Campbell’s Bay after their vehicle was stopped for a traffic infraction.

According to a press release from the Sûreté du Québec, at around 6:30 p.m. officers intercepted a vehicle on rue Front in Campbell’s Bay for a check relating to the Highway Safety Code. Police discovered that the driver, a 29 year-old man from Campbell’s Bay, had a suspended drivers license. In addition, a search of the vehicle turned up nearly 100 methamphetamine pills, nearly 6 grams of cocaine, and $500 in cash, which police seized along with a cell phone.

The driver was arrested and released with a date at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse, where he could face charges relating to drugs and breach of conditions. His car was also seized for 30 days.

The passenger, a 22 year-old woman from l’Isle-aux-Allumettes, was arrested and released with a promise to appear at the Campbell’s Bay courthouse, where she could face drug charges.

Police did not release any further details.