Driver provides drivers licence, drugs and weapons after being pulled over

On June 20, West Shore RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Unit officers were near Adam’s Place in View Royal when they spotted a Chevrolet truck associated to a driver who was wanted for outstanding warrants.

Officers initiated a traffic stop and when asked to produce their driver’s licence, the driver of the truck opened up his backpack unintentionally revealing a large quantity of drugs to the officers.

The driver was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and further search of his backpack revealed the following evidence of drug trafficking:

• Approx. 10 ounces of suspected Cocaine;
• Approx. 5 ounces of suspected Methamphetamine;
• Numerous pills suspected to be Fentanyl;
• Over $2000 cash;

Photo of drugs found in backpack:

Additionally, officers seized bear mace, brass knuckles, a collapsible baton and several knives from within the truck. In the end the driver, identified as a 39-year-old male, was not who police were originally looking for as he did not have outstanding warrants. However, drug trafficking charges are expected to be forthcoming in this incident.