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2000 lbs Cannabis Seized in Saskatchewan Traffic Stop
15 Sep
Summary
- Over 2,000 pounds of cannabis seized near Maple Creek.
- A B.C. man faces multiple charges for drug possession.
- The seizure occurred on September 4 and court date is in 2027.
On September 4, Saskatchewan RCMP's roving traffic unit intercepted a significant drug shipment near Maple Creek. Officers stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 1 due to equipment violations.
Inside the vehicle, approximately 1,928 pounds of dried cannabis, 56 pounds of hashish, and 15 liters of THC resin were discovered. The total seizure amounted to over 2,000 pounds of illicit substances.
The driver, a 56-year-old man from British Columbia, was arrested at the scene. He informed officers that his travel route was from B.C. to Ontario.
The man has been charged with possession of illicit cannabis for distribution, two counts of possessing illicit cannabis derivatives for distribution, and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. His court appearance is scheduled for January 14, 2027, in Maple Creek.
