A traffic stop on the Kenora By-pass has resulted in multiple drug and firearm charges.
Provincial Police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 17A Monday.
As a result of an investigation, officers seized cocaine and fentanyl worth an estimated $6,500, as well as cash, a handgun, ammunition, and other items used in the sale of drugs.
Three people from Manitoba were arrested.
OPP say 28-year-old Paul Dueck of St. Agrathe, 35-year-old Ricky Maytwayashing of Winnipeg and 32-year-old Crystal Yetman of Winnipeg all face a total of 10 charges.
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances act (CDSA)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to Section 91(2) of the CC
- Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to Section 88 of the CC
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 91(1) of the CC
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm contrary to Section 92(1) of the CC
- Possession Prohibited Ammunition contrary to Section 95(b) of the CC
- Transport Firearm in a Carless Manner contrary to Section 86(1) of the CC
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm contrary to Section 94 of the CC
Dueck was also charged with operation while prohibited.
The trio are in custody and due in Kenora Court today (Wednesday).
