An east coast traffic stop leads RCMP to find $9,000 worth of cocaine

    Wednesday, 12 July 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A 53-year old man has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 

    RCMP say 53-year-old Angus Snook of Harbour Breton was arrested on Friday after a traffic stop on Route 360. Police found a quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $9000.00.  The vehicle and its contents were seized as part of the investigation. Snook is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.  He was released from custody and is set to attend court at a later date.

     

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