A 32-year old man caught with cocaine and unstamped tobacco in Badger's Quay

    Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say they were on patrol and an atv failed to stop for them, fled on a dirt road and was met by another officer at the end of the road.

    RCMP found cocaine and unstamped tobacco after arresting a man in Badger’s Quay on Saturday evening. Police say they were on patrol and an atv failed to stop for them, fled on a dirt road and was met by another officer at the end of the road. The 32-year-old man has been charged with flight from police, prohibited driving, possession of cocaine and unstamped tobacco. The ATV was seized and impounded. 

     

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